Senior React Developer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong experience with modern web application development using React and React ecosystem, Kubernetes and AWS, who will be part of a collaborative and agile team that supports and delivers enterprise solutions.

Basic Requirements:

• Ability to successfully obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust (Entry on Duty) clearance designation.
• Must reside in and be able to perform work in the United States.
• Must possess a bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years of progressive experience as developer building UI for large-scale enterprise applications.
• 5+ years of experience with front-end technologies like React, HTML5, Typescript, JavaScript, Bootstrap, CSS to bring concepts to life.
• Three (3) or more years of experience building modular API-based microservices using Java (8, 21, or later), Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing modular, test first, mobile first, reusable components and web apps with React.
• Experience developing modern front-end applications including migration of legacy web applications developed using Angular to React.
• Experience applying object-oriented design (OOD) principles and developing clean, well-architected, secure, scalable, and maintainable code.
• At least four (4) years working as a developer on all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience working, collaborating and communicating with software development teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts through presentations, technical documentation, architecture diagrams, UML models, and direct stakeholder engagement.
• Two (2) or more years of experience supporting Federal IT projects; other government contract project experience will be considered.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience with cloud-native application development and deployment, preferably on AWS, including services such as EC2, EKS/ECS, RDS, S3, Lambda, Secrets Manager, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with source control and DevSecOps tooling, including Git/GitHub, GitHub Actions, Harness, Jenkins, ArgoCD, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Twistlock, and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Experience using modern build and dependency management tools, including Gradle, npm, webpack, gulp, grunt, or similar technologies.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, in production environments.
• Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Splunk and New Relic.
• Experience designing and operating event-driven and message-based architectures using technologies such as Apache ActiveMQ and Apache Kafka.
• Experience working with data technologies, including SQL or similar query languages, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS Aurora, or similar), and data formats such as XML and JSON.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, SOA, integration, and performance testing.
• Experience designing, developing, and consuming web services, APIs, using REST, SOAP, and related technologies.
• Experience building modular API-based microservices using Java (8, 21, or later), Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Experience implementing modern technology stacks including Java, AWS, Docker, Node.js, React, Python, PostgreSQL (or other enterprise RDBMS platforms such as Oracle or SQL Server), Kafka, and related technologies.
• Experience working with NoSQL data stores such as MongoDB, DocumentDB, DynamoDB, or similar platforms.
• Expertise in translating business and user needs into technical solutions, requirements documentation, product roadmaps, implementation plans, and delivery timelines using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience working with Agile delivery teams and applying Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, to support iterative software development and successful project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to support design and documentation of large-scale enterprise systems.
• Experience working on digital transformation initiatives involving cloud modernization, process automation, system modernization, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Hands-on experience with software quality engineering practices, including unit, integration, and performance testing, as well as automated testing frameworks such as Chai, Jest, Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, or similar tools.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies, including AWS certifications, Infrastructure as Code frameworks (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Pulumi, or similar), containerized platforms, and advanced AWS services such as EMR and SageMaker.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of USCIS systems, processes, applications, databases, and electronic submission protocols is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Work as a Full-Stack React developer with a team of 5-9 full-stack developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Analyze complex business and technical challenges, evaluate impacts across interconnected systems, and develop scalable, user-centered solutions that align with enterprise objectives.
• Define, communicate, and champion solution visions, architectures, technical roadmaps, and implementation strategies in collaboration with solution architects, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Design and document modern application architectures, including web applications, microservices, APIs, data platforms, and cloud-native solutions using scalable, open-source technologies and design tools such as Lucidchart, Mural, or similar platforms.
• Communicate complex technical concepts, architectural decisions, and solution approaches effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
• Perform end-to-end business process analysis to identify gaps, modernization opportunities, and improvements that enhance system performance and user experience.
• Identify root cause analysis efforts by leveraging monitoring and observability tools, critical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve production and operational issues.
• Collaborate across teams to design, develop, review, and deliver product features, proof-of-concepts, frameworks, and reusable solutions using iterative and incremental delivery approaches.
• Champion modern software engineering practices, including code quality, architecture standards, technical excellence, and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Represent engineering teams in client engagements, technical demonstrations, design reviews, and stakeholder presentations.

Public Trust Clearance:

Many of our roles require the hired candidate to go through public trust clearance.

Work Location:

Headquartered in Arlington, VA, we also have a primary office in Baltimore, MD for those who prefer to work on-site. However, with employees spread across 40+ states, we have many remote roles

with employees spread across 40+ states, we have many remote roles.