Software Developer II - Web Application

Description

About the Opportunity

GAMA-1 Technologies is seeking a Software Developer - Web Application II. In this role, the Software Developer - Web Application II will bring structure and innovation together by building and maintaining configuration management processes while developing intuitive, high-performance web applications that transform complex meteorological data into clear, interactive experiences in a remote work environment.

The candidate will design responsive user interfaces, create geospatial visualizations, and connect frontend and backend systems through RESTful and GraphQL APIs, all while optimizing performance across devices and ensuring accessibility and reliability through testing. Working closely with designers and leveraging cloud services from Amazon Web Services, success in this position looks like delivering scalable, user-centered solutions that make sophisticated weather data easy to understand and use.

Requirements

What You Will Do in This Role

You will build cutting-edge, high-performance web applications that turn complex meteorological data into powerful, interactive visualizations while solving tough technical challenges and shaping the future of weather technology.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and develop complex components for web applications using advanced JavaScript/TypeScript techniques and modern frameworks.
• Architect high-performance solutions for rendering meteorological data visualizations in web browsers.
• Lead the implementation of sophisticated features such as multi-layer maps, interactive weather data analysis tools, and real-time data visualization.
• Develop scalable backend services and APIs to support web-based weather visualization applications in AWS.
• Create efficient data processing pipelines for handling large meteorological datasets.
• Establish coding standards, patterns, and best practices for the development team.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and knowledge transfer.
• Design and implement advanced visualization techniques for weather data using WebGL, Canvas, and other web technologies.
• Optimize application performance for handling complex meteorological datasets and real-time updates.
• Collaborate with UX designers to create intuitive interfaces for complex forecasting workflows.
• Work with meteorologists and domain experts to translate specialized requirements into technical solutions.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges across the application stack.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection for web applications.
• Lead development efforts for critical application components and features.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2+ 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 development, including best practices in prompt engineering and 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

• No

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.