Senior Application Developer

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Senior Application Developer to support our agile software development practice supporting an environmentally focused Federal Government client. The agency's programs aim to promote environmental sustainability and protect the natural resources of our planet. As part of this contract, we will be supporting the agency's efforts to develop and maintain information systems that facilitate the tracking and reporting of environmental data. Our team will work closely with the agency to ensure that the information systems are secure, compliant with accessibility standards, and support the agency's business processes.

 

This person will be a senior member of a software development team and ensure the successful delivery of software applications. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, be able to work closely with business analysts, scrum masters and other stakeholders, and have a passion for delivering high-quality software products.

 

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for TEN consecutive years! If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! 

 

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work necessitates a high-level trust in our employees and we strictly adhere to the details found below in our Remote Work Policy. 

 

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Familiarity with front-end web development frameworks such as React or Angular
• Experience with database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Passion for delivering high-quality software products
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, preferred, but not required

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the software development team in all phases of the Agile software development life cycle (SDLC), including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure the successful delivery of software applications
• Manage the development team's workload and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Ensure that software development methodologies and best practices are followed, and that code is maintainable, scalable, and testable
• Oversee the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and release notes
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in software development, and provide recommendations for new tools and techniques that can improve the development process
• Have an understanding of UX and UI design principles

 

Methodologies and Tools:

• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Project management tools (Jira, Trello)
• Collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, or JIRA.
• Business intelligence and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Jasper Reports
• Version control systems (Git, SVN, Bitbucket)
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools (Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI)
• Software development languages and frameworks (Java, Spring, Ruby on Rails, ColdFusion, PHP, Angular)
• Web development languages and frameworks (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, REACT)
• Database management systems and languages (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL, PL/SQL)
• Web services and APIs (REST, SOAP)
• Scripting languages (Unix shell, Ruby)
• Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tools
• JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

 

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are