Contractual Web Developer Jobs in Columbia, MD (NOW HIRING)

CyberCore is looking for a Web Developer - Software Engineer 1. You will contribute as a core engineer on a small team delivering enterprise web services deployed in AWS. This mid-level role expects you to take ownership of features end-to-end, contribute to design decisions, and improve reliability and maintainability across multiple applications. Responsibilities: * Design and implement features across the stack (API, UI, and data layer) with limited supervision; write clear technical approaches when needed.
* Own services in production, deploy, monitor, troubleshoot incidents, and drive root-cause fixes to improve reliability.
* Contribute to system architecture and technical direction (tradeoffs, scalability, security), and participate actively in code reviews.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements, estimate work, and deliver iteratively in an Agile environment. Required Skills * Seven (7) years of experience as an SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. * Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. * A minimum certification of IAM Level I. (CAP, GSLC, Security +)
* Professional work experience with one or more of the following:
* o PHP
* o .NET C#
* o Java
* o Node.js
* o Python
* o HTML
* o CSS
* o JavaScript
* o Vue.js
* o React
* Experience deploying and operating software on Linux (service configuration, logs, basic networking, automation).
* Solid understanding of APIs, authentication/authorization basics, and secure coding practices.
* Working knowledge of relational databases and performance basics (indexes, query tuning at a practical level).
* Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required Desired Skills * Hands-on AWS experience (IAM, EC2, ALB, S3, RDS, CloudWatch) and/or Azure equivalents.
* Experience with Nginx/Apache/Tomcat configuration and performance tuning.
* Scripting/automation with PowerShell and/or Python; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience supporting production services and participating in on-call/incident response. Additional Details At CyberCore, we believe in taking care of our employees both inside and outside the workplace. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: * Health Insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and well.
* Dental and Vision Insurance for preventive and routine care.
* Basic Life Insurance and Disability Insurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
* Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) to help you relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
* Paid Parental Leave for new parents to focus on family.
* Tuition Reimbursement to support your professional growth and education.
* A 401(k) plan with a company match to help you plan for your future. At CyberCore, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. The salary range for this role is $159,000 - $190,000. This range is a good-faith estimate that reflects various experience levels. At CyberCore, we consider multiple factors when determining compensation, including the specific role and its responsibilities, the candidate's professional experience, geographic location, education, and relevant skills. This range is not a guarantee of salary, as final compensation may also be influenced by contractual requirements and other considerations. Equal Employment and Diversity CyberCore has, on many occasions, expressed support and commitment to the principles of diversity and equal employment opportunity. It is CyberCore's policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. CyberCore will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, and any such conduct is prohibited. CyberCore is committed to ensuring that CyberCore's workforce and volunteers reflect America's diverse population. CyberCore knows that such diversity will enrich the company with the talent, energy, perspective, and inspiration we need to achieve our mission.