Application Security Lifecycle Specialist
Location: Kent, WA 98032 ( Hybrid – 3 days onsite to start, then onsite as business needs)
Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-month contract)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Application Security Lifecycle Specialist to develop a cutting-edge web application that automates risk evaluation for products and services. This role is pivotal in ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant operations across multiple governance domains.
You’ll be at the forefront of building a secure, scalable solution that consolidates data, orchestrates multi-domain reviews, and generates critical security artifacts — all while working with a team that values innovation and precision.
Design & Develop: Build a modern, responsive front-end using React with hooks, functional components, and robust state management.
Integrate & Automate: Connect with backend APIs to extract data, manage workflows, and generate security artifacts.
Workflow Management: Implement role-based review and approval processes with notifications, audit trails, and secure access.
Quality Assurance: Ensure reliability through unit/integration testing, code reviews, and CI/CD compatibility.
Deliverables: A fully functional React application, integration code, deployment instructions, and operational documentation.
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience building production React applications using modern patterns.
Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills.
Expertise in role-based UI design and workflow automation.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and integration techniques.
Experience with secure authentication/authorization (SSO, SAML).
Knowledge of Oracle databases and SQL.
Proficiency with testing frameworks and CI/CD tools.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced SQL and relational database experience.
Strongly typed React/Node.js applications using TypeScript.
Performance optimization techniques (SSR, lazy loading, memoization).
Accessibility best practices (ARIA roles, keyboard navigation).
At PDS Tech Commercial, we don’t just fill roles — we build careers. Partnering with a global aerospace leader, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer:
Competitive compensation
A supportive, inclusive work environment
Opportunities to work on high-impact projects
Professional growth and development
If you're passionate about secure application development and want to make a tangible impact in a high-tech industry, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with PDS Tech Commercial.
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