Software Engineer

Software Engineer (full-time contract, hybrid) to build and enhance mission-critical applications from concept to production, using Azure and modern front-end frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform
• Move features from concept and design through development, testing, and production deployment
• Enhance and support the MetroAlerts notification platform and integrate it with enterprise systems
• Analyze existing applications and add new functionality while avoiding impact to core application performance
• Design and develop scalable solutions to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement
• Build and consume REST APIs using .NET Core or Node.js on Azure
• Create responsive, high-performance user interfaces using React or Angular
• Participate in data architecture design, application development, and process automation initiatives
• Improve accessibility, UX/UI, quality, and overall system performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies
• Support enterprise integration efforts, QA testing, defect resolution, and release activities
• Follow WMATA architecture standards, security requirements, governance practices, and deployment procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or an education and experience combination that provides equivalent competency
• Minimum 4 years of professional software development experience
• Strong hands-on full-stack development experience with emphasis on front-end design and development
• 3–5 years building back-end solutions using .NET Core or Node.js in Azure environments
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• 4 years developing front-end applications using React or Angular
• Experience translating business and design requirements into responsive, production-ready user interfaces
• 4 years working with Azure services, including Azure Container Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, and serverless integrations
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• 4 years of unit testing, integration testing, QA, and defect resolution
• Knowledge of enterprise application governance, architecture standards, and release management processes
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical public-facing applications
• Experience with enterprise system integrations and process automation
• Experience with accessibility compliance and UX/UI optimization

Technologies

• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Power Platform
• .NET Core
• Node.js
• React
• Angular
• REST APIs
• Azure Container Apps
• Azure Functions
• Azure Storage
• Azure Key Vault
• CI/CD pipelines

Location and Schedule

• Hyattsville, MD (hybrid)
• Onsite requirement: 2 days
• Telework requirement: 3 days

Compensation

• USD 70–77 per hour

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement account access
• Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work involving sitting or remaining stationary most of the time, with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks on a computer using a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable Accommodation

• If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, direct inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824–8111