Application Developer

  • Full-time

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for development and technical implementation of system requirements in an Agile environment, integration, testing, quality, defect resolution, and debugging.
  • Leads application development team.
  • Provides systems engineering and administration support to the Agency GMO.
  • Provides technical and analytical expertise designing, developing, enhancing, testing, debugging, and implementing GIS software in accordance with software development best practices.
  • Researches, tests, builds, and coordinates the conversion and/or integration of new Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) products based on government requirements.
  • Assures that all work meets functional and quality requirements.
  • Works with other members of Program team (i.e. Infrastructure, Security, etc.) to ensure applications meet all Agency IT requirements.
  • Serves as technical lead and subject matter expert for GIS and related development.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 6+ years of relevant specialized experience
  • 10+ years of experience working with IT GIS projects, preferably in Government environments
  • Experience in Python, JavaScript and other modern technologies
  • Experience in PostgreSQL
  • Experience implementing and testing Section 508 compliance for software

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • DHS-specific software development experience within the past two years

Additional Information

  • Job Location:    Sterling, VA
  • Job Type:           Full-Time
  • Clearance:         Top-Secret
  • Pay:                    Up to $150K/yr (Depends on Experience)