Senior Application Developer

Senior Application Developer for NICHD OIT at Ardent Eagle Solutions, focused on designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise web applications and websites; leading SDLC, cloud and on premises support, accessibility, security, and cross functional collaboration across a wide technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, enhance, and sustain enterprise web applications and websites that support mission critical federal programs.
• Manage the full Software Development Life Cycle, including business analysis, requirements capture, solution design, development, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, and retirement.
• Create scalable, multi tier applications with backend database integration and cloud based architectures.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, business users, project managers, and cross functional technical teams to translate requirements into secure, high quality solutions.
• Develop system architectures, technical designs, interface specifications, and implementation plans for new applications and enhancements.
• Integrate applications with enterprise systems and APIs to support data sharing, authentication, and business processes.
• Support cloud and on premises environments across development, testing, staging, and production deployments.
• Develop and maintain applications using Microsoft Azure, SharePoint, Drupal, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and other enterprise technologies.
• Install, configure, upgrade, customize, and maintain commercial and custom software solutions.
• Conduct business process analysis, feasibility studies, scope definition, cost estimates, and project planning activities.
• Lead application development projects from concept to production, ensuring schedule, quality, and performance objectives are met.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including business requirements, functional specs, system design documents, interface control documents, test plans, implementation plans, security documentation, and configuration management artifacts.
• Develop intuitive, user centered interfaces using the US Web Design System (USWDS) and modern web development best practices.
• Conduct usability research, stakeholder interviews, and user acceptance testing to improve application functionality and user experience.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, system, user acceptance, and usability testing to ensure reliable releases.
• Support release management, configuration management, change control, and production deployments.
• Monitor performance and availability, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions for reliable operations.
• Maintain and update website content, perform website administration tasks, and support content management platforms.
• Analyze website usage metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and applicable federal standards, policies, and security requirements.
• Implement and maintain security controls to protect sensitive information, including PII, in line with federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements.
• Develop user documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer resources; deliver trainings as needed.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, database, and DevSecOps teams to deploy and support enterprise applications.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote software engineering best practices across the team.
• Support multiple federal customers and adapt to evolving mission priorities while delivering high quality technical solutions.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience overseeing application development and ensuring quality control.
• At least 5 years of experience in .NET and SharePoint 2016/2019/SE/SPO, including MVC and Ajax.
• More than 5 years of experience with Nintex K2 automation.
• Experience with ActivePDF products, Telerik RadControls, iText/iTextSharp, and SharePoint Search.
• Experience writing web service calls.
• At least 5 years of experience writing stored procedures for both SQL Server and Oracle.
• At least 3 years of experience using USWDS.
• Experience with claims based authentication.

Technologies

• Microsoft Azure
• SharePoint
• Drupal
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• MySQL
• .NET
• MVC
• Ajax
• Nintex K2
• ActivePDF
• Telerik RadControls
• iText/iTextSharp
• SharePoint Search
• USWDS

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Free parking is available for the night shift Operations Watch Officers

Location and Schedule

• Location: Fully remote with occasional on site meetings in Bethesda, MD
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, Regular Business Hours

Compensation

• Salary Range: USD 109,000 – 145,000 per year
• Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations