WMATA Web Applicaition Developer

Short Description

WMATA requires one

(1) UI/UX Developer 3 (Web Application Developer) to develop and adapt

front-end user interfaces per the WMATA design system and accessibility

standards for the MetroAlerts notification platform.

Complete Description

WMATA is seeking staff augmentation resources for software development tasks that span the full operational scope of Metro. These contract positions support the development of applications in Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Azure, focused on process improvement for mission-critical processes, including public-facing service applications.

The engagement seeks professionals with demonstrated experience in the design, deployment, enhancement, and support of highly available, mission-critical applications serving public-facing and internal business functions, primarily on Microsoft Azure and Power Platform. Candidates must have expertise in the tools, governance frameworks, security practices, and delivery methodologies commonly employed by large enterprises to develop, integrate, and maintain complex business applications.

The initial scope includes enhancement, optimization, and enterprise integration of a public-facing notification platform that requires additional integration with key enterprise systems. Services may include data architecture and design, application development to support new business processes, refinement and automation of existing processes, enterprise system integrations, UX/UI improvements, accessibility enhancements, quality assurance, performance optimization, and scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Web Application developer develops, and adapts, the front end of applications according to the established WMATA design system, keeping accessibility in line with expectations.
• The Web Application developer uses the same tools and technologies that are in use at WMATA and applies industry best practices for User Experience design.
• A Web Application Developer develops application user interfaces within the requirements of accessibility and the WMATA design system.
• The Web Application Developer uses modern technologies and methods to capture user requirements.
• The Web Application Developer will contribute to the design system when new elements are built and maintain existing UI components.
• There is a clear expectation for team collaboration and the use of the Agile methodology.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or a combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent level of competency.

Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Expertise Rating

Move

Front end

strong React or Angular; HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript; component-based, responsive design.

Required

8

Years

UX/usability

design systems, wireframing and prototyping, responsive web design, user journey mapping, streamlined alert creation

Required

5

Years

UX/usability

oversight workflows that reduce cognitive load in time-sensitive MICC operations.

Required

5

Years

Accessibility

Section 508 / WCAG compliance (critical for public-facing and accessibility/ELSTAT alerts).

Required

5

Years

Integration

consuming REST APIs and GTFS-driven data; rendering into web, Rider Tools, and signage/PIDS contexts.

Required

5

Years

Cloud/DevOps

familiarity with Azure hosting (Container Apps), Git, and CI/CD deployment.

Required

5

Years

Legacy transition

awareness of migrating off the legacy Power Apps Portals front end onto the modular Azure architecture.

Required

5

Years

Bachelors degree in a relevant field and/or a combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent level of competency.

Required

Masters degree in computer science or a related field.

Desired