Developer, Mid (Survivor Portal)
About The Position
DecisionPoint seeks a Mid-Level Developer (Survivor Portal) to support the development, integration, and sustainment of the Department of Defense’s secure Survivor Portal. This application provides survivors and family members with access to case status, event registration, resource materials, and secure communication capabilities. The developer will work within an Agile team to deliver high-quality, compliant software solutions across AWS GovCloud IL2–IL5 environments, ensuring privacy, accuracy, and performance within a mission-critical ecosystem. This position is fully remote. Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid.
Requirements
- Must hold an active Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in web application or software development.
- Hands-on experience with secure, modular systems in federal or defense environments.
- Familiarity with Agile software development and DevSecOps practices.
- Proficiency with programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and web services.
- Experience working in AWS GovCloud or equivalent secure environments.
- Understanding of DoD cybersecurity controls and data protection standards.
- Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills in Agile settings.
- Solid problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to balance performance, compliance, and usability requirements.
- Dedication to continuous learning and mission-focused development.
Nice To Haves
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
- CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 certification.
- Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or Agile certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance front-end and back-end modules for the Survivor Portal supporting account creation, consent forms, and electronic signature features.
- Implement responsive, accessible user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
- Support API integrations that enable secure data sharing with case management and benefits systems.
- Implement authentication and access controls through DoD-compliant identity management services (OAuth 2.0, SAML).
- Contribute to the design and implementation of microservices and serverless architectures within AWS GovCloud.
- Participate in Agile sprint cycles, collaborating with designers, testers, and system engineers to meet release objectives.
- Write, test, and maintain clean, modular code that adheres to performance and security best practices.
- Support deployment activities including automated builds, testing, and configuration validation through CI/CD pipelines.
- Conduct defect analysis and troubleshooting, ensuring quality and continuity across environments.
- Ensure compliance with DoD RMF, STIG, and accessibility requirements across portal components.
- Maintain documentation for system components, data interfaces, and version control.
- Support sustainment by monitoring performance and implementing iterative improvements based on user feedback.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
