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Sentar is hiring: Web Application Developer in Chantilly

Sentar, Chantilly, VA, United States

Job type: Full Time


Role Description
As a Senior Web Application Developer, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and developing well‑designed web‑based software that supports the forensic and investigative ecosystem. You will create testable and efficient code using best software development practices to meet user needs across multiple enterprise applications in a multi‑enclave environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, test, and develop well‑designed web‑based software using best practices

Translate UI/UX design wireframes into functional code

Ensure software continues to function normally through maintenance and testing

Document every aspect of applications, services, or environments for future reference

Configure, administer, and manage all aspects of website/application tools

Develop content for multiple websites/tools that serve as major sources for information and decision making

Build searches, reports, and dashboards for web applications

Recommend software upgrades for current and future systems

Ensure web applications meet Section 508 compliance requirements

Implement security measures to protect web applications from vulnerabilities

Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability

Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities

Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance

Qualifications
Clearance Level

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience in web application development

Experience with SAFe Agile framework

Strong understanding of web application security requirements

Demonstrated experience developing complex web applications in government environments

Required Technical Skills

Angular, React, or other modern frontend frameworks

HTML5/CSS3

RESTful API design and implementation

Bootstrap and other CSS frameworks

Frontend build tools and package managers

Section 508 compliance implementation

Web application security best practices

Additional Technical Experience

GraphQL

Elasticsearch integration

RabbitMQ, Redis, or other message brokers

CI/CD pipelines for web applications

DevSecOps practices and tools

Working in classified environments

Primary location: Chantilly, VA

May require occasional travel for Program Increment planning sessions

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check and polygraph examination

May require flexible scheduling to support critical operations

Benefits at Sentar
Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of employees and their families.

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options

Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options

Group Term Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees

Generous 401(k) match

Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service

Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

Equal Opportunity Employer
Sentar is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities.

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