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Web Application Developer-Remote

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville, VA
Closing date
Mar 1, 2022

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Industry
Research
Function
Front End Developer, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a highly motivated web application programmer/developer who will be responsible for the development and implementation of web applications to support a variety of projects across our research domains.  You will join a technical community of professional developers and engineers providing intuitive, responsive systems to collect high quality data using various cutting edge technologies, modern software development tools and frameworks. 

Job Responsibilities:
•    Programming user interfaces to support functionality of websites, web survey applications and backend management and reporting systems.
•    Developing SQL queries and stored procedures, API's to manage data and support data extraction, data analysis, and reporting.
•    Providing technical support and maintenance to production web sites and web applications.
•    Working with both subject matter experts and IT staff to define and document system requirements.  

Basic qualifications:
•    A bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, or related field is required. 
•    5-7 years of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Possess a strong working knowledge of web design and programming using application development tools and languages such as Visual Studio, C#, .NET core /framework, ASP.net, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript and related technologies.
•    Experience with database design, data modeling, queries and stored procedures.

Candidates will be able to work independently and in a team environment to interface with other developers. Candidates should possess strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences, be highly motivated, detail oriented, an analytic thinker, a problem solver and possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. As a federal government contractor, Westat will require Westat staff, regardless of work location, to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

Company info
Website
Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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