Jr Software Developer (Forms Specialist)

Location: Remote
Job: Jr Software Developer (Forms Specialist)
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

AcisTek is seeking qualified professionals to support the Grants.gov Information Technology Services program for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Grants, Division of Information and Solutions. Grants.gov is a highly visible, public-facing federal shared service that provides a centralized platform for applicants to find and apply for federal discretionary grant opportunities and for federal agencies to post, manage, and process grant application packages.

The selected candidate will support the operation, maintenance, enhancement, modernization, security, performance, and user experience of the Grants.gov system. This work supports a mission-critical federal platform used by applicants, grantors, federal agencies, and partner systems across the grants lifecycle. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured federal IT environment with strong emphasis on service continuity, stakeholder responsiveness, documentation, quality, security, accessibility, and disciplined delivery.

Ideal candidates will bring experience supporting federal IT programs, public-facing web applications, grants management systems, cloud-hosted environments, Agile/SDLC delivery, system operations, application support, testing, cybersecurity, communications, or related technical and program functions. Prior experience with Grants.gov, federal grants systems, HHS, government shared services, or high-volume public-sector platforms is strongly preferred. Preferred Grants.gov / Federal Grants Experience

Preferred experience includes one or more of the following:

• Grants.gov, GrantSolutions, or other federal grants management platforms.
• Federal discretionary grants lifecycle, including funding opportunity posting, application package creation, applicant submission, agency download, forms, validations, and acknowledgements.
• Public-facing government websites or shared service platforms with large user communities.
• System-to-system interfaces supporting applicant systems, grantor systems, partner systems, or external federal integrations.
• Federal forms development, Adobe/XDP/PDF forms, XML schemas, web forms, form validation, and Section 508 accessibility.
• HHS, OMB, GAO, OIG, congressional data calls, federal stakeholder reporting, or executive-level federal communications.
• Federal cloud, ATO, POA&M remediation, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and operational continuity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create, update, and optimize forms for web, mobile, or desktop applications, ensuring they are user-friendly, accessible, and meet business requirements
• Write clean, maintainable code in relevant languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, Java, or .NET) and debug issues to ensure forms function correctly
• Integration & Testing: Integrate forms with backend systems, databases, and APIs; test functionality, validate data, and troubleshoot errors
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to improve form usability, accessibility, and responsiveness
• Document form specifications, workflows, and code changes for future reference and training
• Assist in maintaining existing forms, fixing bugs, and applying security updates
• Attend design meetings, contribute to sprint planning, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver features

Education and Experience:

• Java/JEE services on Tomcat
• Node/Express; UI integration; code reviews
• Secure coding (OWASP)
• Must have the ability to develop forms (XDP)/HTML, Forms QA, and serve as a 508 SME
• This is to sustain throughput for 129 forms, weekly status, and 4 releases/year
• Ensure Section 508 conformance and minimize deliverable rework (AQL 97%) requirement
• Degree in information technology, computer science, or related preferred.
• 2 years or more of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

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  Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.