Web Application Software Engineer Full Time

The Web Application Software Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, develop, and integrate web-based applications supporting tactical situational awareness and mission operations. You will build user-facing and service-based web applications that integrate with the TAK ecosystem to provide real-time data access, visualization, and decision support.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Designing, developing, and maintaining web applications supporting the TAK ecosystem while implementing TAK standards and integration patterns.
• Developing front-end components using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks alongside back-end services and APIs.
• Integrating applications with TAK servers, APIs, and external data sources to enable real-time and near-real-time data visualization.
• Developing applications that function in degraded, denied, intermittent, and limited (D-DIL) environments while optimizing for low bandwidth.
• Implementing application-level controls aligned to DoD Zero Trust Strategy and NIST SP 800-207 to enforce identity-based access control.
• Working with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet VAULTIS principles for data visibility and accessibility.
• Supporting continuous integration and deployment pipelines while applying Agile methodologies to deliver mission capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience in web or application development.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern web frameworks.
• Experience with backend programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar.
• Experience integrating with APIs and both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with version control using Git and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with TAK or similar tactical systems within a large team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USSOCOM / SOF, DoD, or Intelligence Community environments.
• Experience developing TAK applications or plugins and real-time data processing.
• Familiarity with DoD Data Strategy (VAULTIS) and DoDI 8320 data sharing standards.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility is preferred.

Clearance Requirements

• Active Secret clearance is required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.