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iStrategyLabs

Senior Web Developer

Washington, DC

You love functional programming * You see the advantage of promises and async/await over callbacks * You're experienced writing Node.js backends MISC SKILLS * You motivate the team to experiment with ...

Cortek Inc

Functional Analyst II

Falls Church, VA · On-site

Functional Analyst II Location: Government facility 95% and Contractor facility 5%. The place of ... Engineering, Policy, and Operations. Additionally, CORTEK has provided onsite analytical support ...

Xometry

Staff Software Engineer

North Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

Object oriented and functional programming in Python * Multimodal data processing (e.g., combining text, image, and 3D data) * Experience with AWS microservices including SageMaker, Service Catalog ...

Cortek Inc

Functional Analyst II

Falls Church, VA · On-site

Functional Analyst II Location: Government facility 95% and Contractor facility 5%. The place of ... Engineering, Policy, and Operations. Additionally, CORTEK has provided onsite analytical support ...

KDA Consulting Inc

Lead AI Integration Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$105K - $138K/yr

Led AI engineering integration efforts for Enterprise Mind, partnering closely with Sponsor stakeholders, AWS teams, and cross-functional engineering groups to design, integrate, and operationalize ...

Galois, Inc.

Research Engineer

Arlington, VA

Fluent in using semi-formal methods such as Haskell or other functional programming languages, including executable formal specifications. * Required General Skills: * Must work well with customers ...

KDA Consulting Inc

Lead AI Integration Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$105K - $138K/yr

Led AI engineering integration efforts for Enterprise Mind, partnering closely with Sponsor stakeholders, AWS teams, and cross-functional engineering groups to design, integrate, and operationalize ...

Cortek Inc

Functional Analyst II

Falls Church, VA

Functional Analyst II Location: Government facility 95% and Contractor facility 5%. The place of ... Engineering, Policy, and Operations. Additionally, CORTEK has provided onsite analytical support ...

Galois, Inc.

Research Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Fluent in using semi-formal methods such as Haskell or other functional programming languages, including executable formal specifications. * Required General Skills: * Must work well with customers ...

FINRA

Lead Software Engineer - Big Data

Rockville, MD · On-site

Strong understanding of functional programming concepts (immutability, higher-order functions), collections, concurrency, and memory management for scalable data processing. AI Tool Proficiency:

Infojini Inc

Senior Functional Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

We are looking for Workday Analyst and Developer for our DIRECT client in Washington, DC. It is a ... Configuring business processes and functional areas in Workday Finance to meet organizational ...

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How much do functional programming jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for functional programming in Washington is $55.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.52 and $68.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Functional Programming roles?

Professionals working in Functional Programming often encounter challenges such as adapting to a different programming paradigm than object-oriented or procedural styles, which can require a significant mindset shift. Debugging and optimizing code can sometimes be more complex due to concepts like immutability and higher-order functions. Additionally, collaborating with teammates who may be less familiar with functional approaches or working within codebases that are a mix of paradigms can require clear communication and frequent knowledge sharing. However, overcoming these challenges can greatly enhance your problem-solving abilities and make you a valuable asset on modern software development teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Functional Programming position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Functional Programming role, you need strong expertise in functional programming languages (such as Haskell, Scala, F#, or Clojure), a solid grasp of software engineering principles, and experience with distributed systems. Familiarity with popular development tools, version control systems like Git, and relevant certifications (such as Scala or Haskell certifications) can be advantageous. Analytical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and effective communication are key soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure high-quality, maintainable code and successful collaboration within diverse software development teams.

What is a Functional Programming job?

A Functional Programming job involves designing, developing, and maintaining software using functional programming paradigms. This typically includes working with languages like Haskell, Scala, Elixir, or functional aspects of Python and JavaScript. Responsibilities often focus on writing pure functions, avoiding shared state, and utilizing higher-order functions to create robust, maintainable code. These roles are common in industries like finance, data science, and distributed systems where reliability and concurrency are critical.

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Senior Web Developer

Senior Web Developer

iStrategyLabs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Company Description

ISL invents digital & physical experiences for the world's biggest brands. Our designers, developers, marketers and makers build everything from apps, to connected devices, to wildly creative campaigns that reach audiences globally.

Whether we're creating devices to connect fans and celebrities for Facebook, inventing an internet-controlled arcade game for Nickelodeon's SpongeBob, or creating live streaming interactive games for MillerCoors - we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Job Description

ISL is looking for a skilled, hard-working Senior Web Developer to help build amazing experiences for some of the biggest brands in the world.

You'll be leading the development of static, dynamic (Python/Django & WordPress), and single page applications. You might even build a mobile app using React Native. Every day will be different-you'll learn more than you ever though possible.

We love open source and incentivize people to write open source code and contribute to open source projects as much as possible. Much of what you work on will be developed in the open

for the world to see!

Qualifications
CSS SKILLS
  • CSS holds no secrets for you
  • You can take any design and write the necessary styles for it by splitting it up in logical components
  • Your attention to detail is a source of pride 
JAVASCRIPT SKILLS
  • You've written large front-end JS SPAs using frameworks like Vue.js, React or Ember
  • Experience working on long-lived software projects where iteration and incremental development were key
  • Your SPAs use state management solutions such as Vuex, Flux, or Redux
  • You know how webpack might help you increase your pagespeed by using code splitting
  • You have experience with PWAs and are familiar with Service Workers, offline access
  • Fast load times and caching aren't afterthoughts
  • You love functional programming
  • You see the advantage of promises and async/await over callbacks
  • You're experienced writing Node.js backends
MISC SKILLS
  • You motivate the team to experiment with new technologies
  • You contribute to code reviews and help junior team members level up
  • Enough backend-end experience to call yourself a full-stack dev is always a plus!
  • Communication is your strong suit
  • Previous experience in a consulting/client-oriented occupation
Additional Information

Don't worry if you don't check every single one of our boxes (although you should check most!). We look for talented people with passion and curiosity. Everything else is teachable.

ISL is an equal opportunity employer.

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