Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is looking for an Application Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure, accessible, and user-friendly application environments in cloud infrastructure for federal clients. You will translate complex federal requirements into functional applications, ensuring compliance with key guidelines.

What You'll Do

Design, develop, and deploy responsive, user-centric applications in cloud environments, focusing on federal client needs.
Integrate accessibility requirements (Section 508, WCAG, ADA) throughout the software development lifecycle and validate compliance using automated tools and manual reviews.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including UI/UX designers, cybersecurity specialists, database administrators, and cloud engineers.
Maintain and optimize application components, including Oracle Forms and modern web frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.
Implement DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code to ensure secure, efficient, and repeatable deployments.
Produce and maintain accessible technical documentation, user manuals, and training materials.
Support Authority to Operate (ATO), FISMA, and other compliance processes with proper documentation, remediation plans, and reporting.
Troubleshoot performance, usability, and accessibility issues, implementing timely corrective actions as needed.

What We're Looking For

U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret Clearance are required.
Active Security+ CE (or equivalent) certification.
Minimum 4 years of experience in federal application development or engineering, including cloud environments.
Knowledge of Section 508, WCAG 2.1+, ADA, and accessibility integration into SDLC.
Proficiency with modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript) and backend development (Node.js, Python, Java, or similar).
Experience with accessibility validation tools (Axe, JAWS, NVDA, Wave) and remediation processes.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Forms preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Industry accessibility certifications (IAAP CPACC or WAS) a plus.
Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD in government or regulated environments is desirable.

Technical Stack

Cloud: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Frameworks: Oracle Forms, Angular, React, Vue
Web: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
Backend: Node.js, Python, Java
Accessibility Tools: Axe, JAWS, NVDA, Wave

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including security, DevOps, and UI/UX specialists.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary range: $125,000 – $155,000.
Full-time, contract position with long-term project engagement.
Remote work flexibility with supportive home office requirements.
Opportunities for professional growth and certifications in accessibility and cloud technologies.
Engagement in meaningful, mission-critical projects for federal clients.