Senior Application Developer

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain high performance software systems
• Analyze business needs and translate them into technical specifications
• Lead the architecture and design of application components and integrations
• Perform code reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and best practice adherence
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the application stack
• Collaborate with product managers, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and engineering standards
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing within the team
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend suitable solutions
• Assist the project manager with project operations, planning, and execution
• Define objectives and effort estimates through research and stakeholder consultation
• Own the software development lifecycle from planning through deployment and maintenance
• Help develop project schedules and timelines for efficient delivery
• Create and maintain thorough documentation for all supported applications
• Manage technical issues related to the operation, maintenance, and modification of GOTS applications
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to design or tailor software for operational efficiency
• Apply hardware and software engineering principles as appropriate
• Design or customize client software to improve operational effectiveness
• Monitor application performance and implement changes to optimize performance
• Analyze and design GOTS applications and systems to improve functionality and usability
• Provide evaluations and recommendations for GOTS applications to address complex challenges
• Adhere to all applicable agency policies, procedures, and regulations
• Provide technical guidance to junior developers and engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, science, technical fields, or business management from an accredited institution
• At least 5 years of technical supervisory experience in an application or software development setting
• Active Top Secret clearance, or Secret with the ability to obtain Top Secret
• Experience with GOTS applications such as ARMIS, AAO, ACOTD, FACTS, MDR, or ADAMS
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and the .NET framework
• Experience with configuration management processes including Change Control Boards (CCB)
• Ability to schedule, track, and execute multiple concurrent projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders in multiple formats
• Baseline DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certifications (eg CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP)
• 5 to 8+ years of professional software or application development experience
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (C#, JavaScript, .NET, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency with REST APIs, microservices, and application integration patterns
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals

Technologies

• .NET Core
• .NET Framework
• C#
• JavaScript
• Microsoft SQL
• ARMIS
• AAO
• ACOTD
• FACTS
• MDR
• ADAMS
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• REST APIs