Bachelor's degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in backend development and API integration.
Proficiency in programming languages relevant to backend development (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js).
Experience with database management systems and data modeling.
Familiarity with web application security standards and best practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, develop, and implement technical designs for backend services.
Evaluate customer requirements and provide effective solutions to enhance user experience.
Participate in problem resolution related to system design and review processes.
Recommend approval of functional and technical design documents for system enhancements.
Analyze and evaluate system changes for feasibility and alternative solutions.
Work on application programs, upgrades, and enhancements to ensure compliance with standards.
Participate in mandatory peer code reviews to ensure secure coding practices.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-impact digital modernization projects.
Engagement in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Access to ongoing professional development and training.
Participation in mandatory security awareness training to enhance skills.
Involvement in a critical role that directly improves customer experience.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position: Sr. Web Backend Developer (813554)
Location : 2401 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314
Interview : In Person
Job : Onsite
Client is currently executing two strategic digital modernization initiatives: the Web Modernization Project and the SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0 Project. Both projects are actively underway and are critical to enhancing the customer experience across WMATA's digital channels. The Web Modernization Project involves the complete redevelopment of the front-end experience for wmata.comand smartrip.wmata.com, replacing the existing platform that was last significantly refreshed in 2016. While a separate vendor is responsible for the website front-end implementation, WMATA requires resources to develop, integrate, test, and deploy the supporting SmarTrip backend services and APIs necessary to enable the new website functionality. The modernized platform will continue to serve as WMATA's primary digital channel fortransit information, customer self-service capabilities, and SmarTrip account managementThe SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0 Project focuses on enhancing the existing iOS and Android SmarTrip Mobile application by introducing new features and improvements designed to provide a more personalized, intuitive, anduser-friendly customer experience. WMATA requires support for application integration, development, configuration, testing, deployment, and production implementation of the SmarTrip backend components that support the mobile application and related services
Duties/Responsibilities
Analyze, design, develop, and implement technical designs.
Evaluate customer requirements and provide effective solutions.
Participate in problem resolution related to system design and review.
Recommend approval of functional and technical design documents and enactment of systems, program enhancements, and updates of Web applications.
Analyze and evaluate system changes to determine feasibility, alternative solutions, and backup procedures.
Work on General Orders Track Rights System and Site-Specific Work Plan application programs, upgrades, and enhancements to existing systems, and ensure systems are compliant with approved standards.
Successfully complete mandatory WMATA security awareness training on an annual basis.
Review and assist with system hardening and vulnerability remediation.
Participate in mandatory peer code reviews as part of the code commitment process to ensure that secure coding practices are being followed before code is merged. Bachelor's degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance,Business or Public Administration, or in related discipline.
