Description
About the Opportunity
GAMA-1 is seeking a Software Developer - Web Applications II to support next-generation environmental data for a federal client in an Applications Developer role. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of web-based applications in AWS, applying advanced technical expertise to design and build sophisticated meteorological visualization tools that transform critical forecasting applications.
You will analyze user needs, develop and enhance software solutions, and improve existing capabilities as part of a mission-critical team. In addition, you will mentor junior developers and help establish development standards and best practices while working in a remote environment.
Requirements
What You Will Do in This Role
You will lead the design and development of advanced, high-performance web applications that visualize complex meteorological data, while building scalable AWS-based solutions, optimizing application performance, and mentoring developers to deliver mission-critical forecasting tools.
Responsibilities include:
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- 2-4+ years of professional web application development experience
- Advanced knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
- Demonstrated experience building complex, data-intensive web applications
- Experience with Microservices driven architecture in AWS
- Strong expertise in web application architecture and design patterns
- Experience with geospatial data visualization or interactive mapping applications
- Knowledge of RESTful API design and backend service development
- Experience with AWS cloud services and serverless architecture
- Strong understanding of performance optimization for web applications
- Experience leveraging Generative AI development tools to accelerate and assist in the development process. Knowledge of best practices in GenAI Prompting, development, reviewing generated content.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Work Environment
- This work is normally completed in a remote environment.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities.
Travel Required
Proficiency Requirement
- The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.
Summary
Why GAMA-1
GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more GAMA-1 Corporate benefits information click here.
ABOUT GAMA-1
GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on using industry and agency standards, establishing and performing with standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com.
GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.