Staff Web Developer

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Staff Web Developer to support KITS and our government customer in Baton Rouge, LA. This position is hybrid, candidates may be required to travel onsite. The starting salary will be 75K based upon qualifications. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The ideal candidate is a Web Developer who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications. This role requires strong technical leadership, expertise in modern .NET and React ecosystems, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
The Staff Web Developer will design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications using modern .NET frameworks and react, while collaborating with government stakeholders, QA teams, and project management to deliver high-quality solutions. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy client-specific configurations and platform enhancements across the full technology stack
• Build and maintain robust API features in C# using modern .NET frameworks (ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core) with emphasis on security, performance, and reliability
• Design and implement front-end applications in React and TypeScript with strong focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Government stakeholders, QA, Development, Project Management, and Support to meet release and delivery requirements
• Manage complex release cycles across multiple environments, ensuring smooth deployments and minimal disruption
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for applications, APIs, and architectural decisions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and enhanced development practices
• Design and implement scalable architectures following clean architecture principles, SOLID design patterns, and distributed system best practices
• Work with cloud platforms and containerized applications to ensure optimal deployment and scalability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure as code implementations
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development team members

Education and Experience:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
• 4+ years of professional software development experience with .NET, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework Core
• 4+ years of professional experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex release cycles across multiple environments

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET Core, and building RESTful APIs following industry best practices
• Strong expertise in React and TypeScript for building responsive, accessible web applications
• Solid understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS) and database design principles
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) including deployment, monitoring, and optimization
• Hands-on experience with containerized applications using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code practices
• Deep knowledge of clean architecture, SOLID principles, and distributed system design patterns
• Strong understanding of scalable architecture design and implementation
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git and collaborative workflows (branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews)
• Exceptional communication skills in English - both written and oral - with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent collaboration skills working with distributed teams across different time zones and organizational boundaries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile development environment
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with Redux Toolkit for state management in React applications
• Experience working within federal government IT environments and understanding of government system requirements
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools including Jira for project tracking and Confluence for documentation
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Expertise in database performance optimization, including:
• Index design and optimization strategies
• Query plan analysis and tuning
• Partitioning strategies for large datasets
• Performance tuning for both OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) and OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) workloads
• Knowledge of security best practices, secure coding practices, and authentication/authorization patterns
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (xUnit, Playwright)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven design patterns
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1), A11y and Section 508 compliance
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and site reliability engineering principles

Security Requirement:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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