Application Developer

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated, career-oriented Application Developer to join our dynamic team in Chantilly, VA. This is a full-time position dedicated to the development, enhancement, and support of existing applications, as well as the creation of new solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED with at least 7 years of experience in the Information Technology field.
• Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript; familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (preferably Angular).
• Backend Tech: Experience working with Spring Framework, RESTful services, SQL databases, and ORM libraries such as Hibernate or JPA.
• VCS & Security: Required experience with Git version control; knowledge of secure coding practices is advantageous. Familiarity with Elasticsearch is a plus.
• Clearance: Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and maintain software systems ensuring functional and security requirements are met.
• Analyze user needs to determine design feasibility within timeframes and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and end-users to implement innovative solutions.
• Create and execute unit/integration tests and participate in regression testing.
• Identify errors, make corrections, re-test, and verify resolution of issues.
• Troubleshoot production issues using help desk messages with minimal operational disruption.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high quality standards.
• Deploy code across development, testing, and production environments using DevOps tools.