MKS2 Technologies is hiring: Hybrid Web Developer - Reference Data Management in

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our "Mission First" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Web Developer - Reference Data Management
Location

Richmond, VA (remote/hybrid schedule available - local candidates with ability to be in-office 1-2 days per week will be prioritized)
Duration

Full-time - Contract through August/September 2026
Compensation

$85,000 - $95,000 hourly equivalent - benefits included
Position Summary

We are seeking a Web Developer to support the design and implementation of a Reference Data Management (RDM) application. This full-stack web application will serve as a "single source of truth" for reference data, empowering both business and technical users to self-service access and manage data efficiently.

This is a long-term contract role with a primary focus on frontend development, working closely with a lead developer throughout the project.
Responsibilities

You will collaborate on the development of a full-stack RDM application, contributing to:
Frontend Development

• Build a modern single-page application (SPA) using React
• Implement role-based access controls for personalized user views
• Enable self-service CRUD operations on reference data tables

Backend Development

• Develop extensible API endpoints for CRUD operations
• Implement authentication and authorization controls
• Create supplemental endpoints for programmatic access

Database Management

• Model and create reference tables and views in SQL
• Develop standard SQL procedures for data operations
• Build system tables for relationship navigation and RBAC

Testing & Deployment

• Maintain version control using Git with best practices
• Build automated testing suites for all application components
• Develop a robust CI/CD pipeline for deployment
• Configure and version control Databricks assets

Documentation

• Create comprehensive markdown documentation
• Detail component functionality, usage, constraints, ownership, testing, and deployment processes

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of full-stack development experience, with emphasis on SPAs
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript, CSS, Bootstrap
• Experience with APIs, including status codes and JSON
• Solid understanding of SQL and database concepts
• Familiarity with authentication and role-based access controls
• Experience with Git and DevSecOps practices
• Awareness of common web application vulnerabilities
• Strong documentation skills using markdown
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player
• Excellent communication and initiative

Preferred:

• Experience with Databricks
• Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency in:
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • YAML

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.