Senior Web Developer (UI & API Integration)

Peraton • ,

1d • $80,000 - $128,000 • Remote

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Web Developer to lead front-end development and API integration for a federal environmental platform. The role supports integration of marine and anadromous species data into the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service platform, creating a unified experience for Endangered Species Act research and consultations. You will develop interface updates that help federal users access species data, including habitat designations, listing status, and regulatory requirements. This is a fully remote position, and all work must be performed within the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, Associate’s degree and 7 years of experience, or high school diploma and 9 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• All work must be performed within the United States.
• At least 5 years of web development experience, with a focus on federal application front-end development.
• Proficiency in React, Angular, or an equivalent modern JavaScript framework.
• Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3 for accessible, standards-compliant federal web application development.
• Deep expertise in Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards and the DHS Trusted Tester Methodology.
• Experience producing VPAT 2.4 Rev 508 Accessibility Conformance Reports.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs in federal web applications.
• Experience with Git or equivalent version control platforms for federal web application code management.
• Familiarity with federal web development standards and FedRAMP-compliant deployment.

Nice To Haves

• DHS Certified Trusted Tester certification.
• Experience with geographic query interface development or GIS web integration.
• Experience with federal environmental platforms or consultation systems.
• Experience with Agile or iterative web development on federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform interface updates to display new species data alongside existing species, including habitat designations, listing status, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement an updated geographic query interface for marine and coastal query types.
• Develop and integrate authorized API connections between the platform front end and cloud data layer.
• Ensure UI changes comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards, coordinating accessibility testing with QA Engineers using the DHS Trusted Tester Methodology.
• Produce Accessibility Conformance Reports using VPAT Version 2.4 Rev 508 for UI updates.
• Update the consultation package builder front end to support new content generation and joint agency consultation package assembly.
• Deliver front-end UI components, geographic query interface updates, consultation package builder enhancements, and accompanying VPAT documentation for government review as part of the IPaC UI and Logic Update Package.
• Support demo environment setup for government demonstrations and ensure the UI is stable and demo-ready.
• Implement UI updates based on live consultation feedback from production.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off for vacation.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior