Job description
About the Role
DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Senior Developer (Survivor Portal) to lead the software development for the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) Survivor Web Portal. This is a remote position open to candidates in the USA. The role involves designing and building scalable web applications in a secure environment, ensuring compliance with various security mandates while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full-stack development of the Survivor Portal, implementing modular, reusable code for portal features including account creation, consent forms, and e-signature workflows
- Develop secure, responsive front-end interfaces using modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) that adhere to Section 508 accessibility and UX standards
- Integrate RESTful APIs and manage secure, limited data exchanges between the Survivor Portal and DCIPS Future while ensuring isolation and compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates
- Implement authentication and role-based access control (e.g., SAML, OAuth 2.0) to support secure survivor access and identity management
- Build and maintain serverless and microservices-based back-end components in AWS GovCloud using technologies such as Lambda, ECS, and RDS
- Support DevSecOps automation, integrating CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automated testing frameworks
- Ensure portal compliance with RMF, DISA STIG, and Zero Trust security requirements
- Develop APIs supporting event calendars, survey integration, and resource recommendations per TOR feature requirements
- Conduct code reviews, optimize system performance, and troubleshoot integration or data validation issues
- Participate in Agile ceremonies---stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint planning---to ensure iterative delivery aligned with stakeholder expectations
- Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, data engineers, and DevOps personnel to deliver a high-quality, user-centric platform
- Contribute to system documentation, configuration management, and release notes for version control and sustainment
Skills and Qualifications
- Must hold an active Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in enterprise web application or portal development
- Proven success developing secure, integrated systems in AWS GovCloud or equivalent IL-classified environments
- Experience building case management or user access portals supporting high-security data environments
- Expertise in Java, C#, or Python and modern web frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
- Proficiency with RESTful API design, JSON, and data exchange standards
- Experience with containerization, orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins)
- Understanding of AWS services (Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity controls, DISA STIG compliance, and RMF processes
- Experience integrating third-party services (e.g., DocuSign, survey tools, or analytics)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in secure, cloud-based environments
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities across development, cybersecurity, and design teams
- Detail-oriented approach to code quality, documentation, and testing
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing technical and mission requirements
- Certifications (Preferred):
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate or Solutions Architect
- CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570 baseline)
- Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or equivalent Agile certification
Company Overview
DecisionPoint Corporation, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is an innovation thought leader in the Defense and Federal communities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, it has a workforce of 51-200 employees. Learn more at https://decisionpointcorp.com/.