Web Developer/Designer II

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Job Details

• Requisition #: 978
• Location: 6560 Surveillance LP, Building 6007 Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 19734
• Clearance Level: Active DoD - Interim Secret

Summary

PM MC provides integrated system-of-system solutions to Army and Joint warfighters, whose products include computer hardware, software, communications and network management infrastructure. The Mission Command Support Center (MCSC), under PM MC, is an integral part of the Program Executive Office - Command, Control, & Communications-Network (PEO-C3N) capability portfolio, providing a centralized capability to deploy, integrate, monitor, test, manage, modernize, evaluate and sustain fielded and enterprise-hosted MC capabilities. The MCSC mission is one of constant change and adaptation, always responding to enable deployment of new capabilities, while assuring current capabilities are at an optimal state of readiness throughout globally deployed and networked assets.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and enhance the functionality of large-scale websites and web-based applications.
• Determine technical requirements by analyzing customer needs.
• Work with teams to resolve issues, prioritize needs, develop criteria, and choose solutions.
• Write and evaluate code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, properly structured, and well documented.

Qualifications

Required Certifications

• Must be able to obtain an IAT-II certification within the first 90 days of hire.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess at minimum an Interim Secret clearance.
• BS or BA preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of experience developing websites or web applications.
• Experience developing with JavaScript to create asynchronous applications.
• Experience developing with PHP and SQL databases to create basic CRUD applications.
• Familiarity with web design best practices, concepts, and procedures.
• Good understanding of common web security vulnerabilities and how to prevent them.
• Ability to operate effectively with a high level of independence.
• Strong willingness to quickly explore and learn new skills.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communications skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills

• Experience developing in Java. Core Java (1.7+); multi-threading.
• Experience with the following software and technologies: relational database with JDBC, preferably MySQL and JMS; preferably Artemis/Apache ActiveMQ. Enterprise Service Bus, preferably XML, XSD, XSLT, XPATH, and Object XML mapping.

Preferred Skills

• JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular; PHP OOP; MySQL Server.
• REST APIs and web services.
• Apache web server.
• Git and GitLab CI/CD.
• UI design and UX principles.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure and to deliver on tight timelines with minimal supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of modern HTML, CSS, and cross-browser compatibilities.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions

• Standard Office Environment.

Strength Demands

• Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull.