Warrior Tribe Consulting (WTC) is a federal staffing and recruiting firm supporting the Social Security Administration''s (SSA) Cobalt Program in Woodlawn, MD. We''ve been engaged to fill specifically allocated Java/Angular Full Stack Developer roles as part of SSA''s ongoing enterprise application modernization initiative. This is a federal GS-13/14/15 position with SSA — a great opportunity to break into the federal space with long-term stability and growth.
WTC manages the full submission process for every candidate we work with. Once we identify a strong match, we reach out directly, help tailor your resume to the federal posting, and submit you formally to the hiring managers — you''re not applying blind.
Role Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise full-stack web applications supporting SSA''s benefits, eligibility, and case management systems
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Develop responsive, modular front-end applications using Angular and TypeScript
Integrate front-end and back-end components with relational databases and enterprise data sources
Participate in Agile/SAFe delivery ceremonies, sprint planning, code reviews, and technical design sessions
Implement CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps practices for continuous delivery
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues across full-stack applications
Document system architecture, APIs, and technical decisions for federal compliance and audit purposes
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of professional full-stack development experience with Java and Angular (14+ years preferred for GS-14/15 consideration)
Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, REST APIs, Maven/Gradle, SQL
Hands-on experience with Angular 12+, TypeScript, RxJS, HTML5/CSS3
Experience with Microservices architecture and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) preferred
Experience with large-scale enterprise or federal/government systems (HHS, CMS, SSA, or similar preferred)
Demonstrated experience in application modernization, system integration, or API design
Strong understanding of federal IT security, compliance, and change-control processes
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (equivalent specialized experience considered)
U.S. Citizenship required
Background & Suitability Requirements:
This is a federal government role requiring a background investigation, fingerprinting, and drug test as a condition of employment
Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance
Candidates must pass all federal suitability screening prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications (GS-14/15):
Prior leadership of development teams or technical leads on full-stack modernization programs
Experience with Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks in a federal environment
PMP, ITIL, or related certifications a plus
Federal Benefits Include:
Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) — wide choice of medical plans
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) — pension + TSP matching up to 5%
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
13–26 days of paid annual leave per year (based on federal service time) + 13 sick days annually
11 paid federal holidays
Flexible/telework scheduling options (role-dependent)
Long-Term Care and Dental/Vision insurance options
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
How to Apply:
WTC handles your submission directly — apply here or reach out to our recruiting team, and we''ll walk you through resume tailoring, USAJOBS submission, and interview preparation for this SSA opportunity.