Ascension LLC is seeking a Senior Web Developer / CMS Engineer to play a critical role in the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise websites and content management platforms supporting a federal client’s digital presence. This role is central to achieving the client’s goals for secure, accessible, scalable, and user-centered web experiences across multiple stakeholder audiences.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned web technologist with deep experience in CMS-driven environments, modern front-end and back-end development practices, and federal web compliance standards. This individual should be comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments and collaborating with designers, content owners, product managers, and government stakeholders to translate mission needs into high-performing digital solutions.

This role is well-suited for a candidate who brings strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, and who wants to directly support mission-critical public sector programs through high-quality digital delivery.

Summary of the Contractor Role

The Senior Web Developer / CMS Engineer is responsible for building, configuring, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise websites and CMS platforms in support of federal digital services. The role supports the full web lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer who is equally comfortable writing clean, maintainable code and advising on CMS architecture, performance optimization, and compliance requirements. This role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, anticipate technical risks, and propose practical solutions that balance user needs, security, accessibility, and performance.

The candidate is expected to support and resolve complex web and CMS challenges, contribute to platform modernization efforts, ensure adherence to Section 508 and federal web standards, and enable content teams through scalable, well-documented solutions. Tools and processes commonly used include modern CMS platforms, version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking tools, and federal-compliant hosting environments.

Position Day-to-Day Activities

• DESIGN and DEVELOP CMS-based websites and web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies
• CONFIGURE, CUSTOMIZE, and MAINTAIN CMS platforms to support content workflows, scalability, and security requirements
• COLLABORATE with UX designers, content strategists, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• IMPLEMENT responsive, accessible, and performance-optimized user interfaces
• ENSURE compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1, and federal digital standards
• INTEGRATE third-party tools, APIs, and services as required by the client environment
• TROUBLESHOOT and RESOLVE complex technical issues across development, staging, and production environments
• SUPPORT deployment activities using version control and CI/CD pipelines
• DOCUMENT system architecture, configurations, and development standards
• ADVISE government stakeholders on CMS best practices, enhancements, and modernization opportunities