Senior Application Developer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Senior Application Developer to join our team on ITSS supporting Department of Navy. 

The Senior Application Developer is responsible for leading all software development efforts, overseeing the design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of custom applications across the NMOTC enterprise. This role supports web applications, databases, and integration with DoD systems in compliance with cybersecurity and data protection policies. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS/IT or 10+ years of relevant development experience. 

Certifications

• At least one DoD IAT II Certifications • CCNA Security • CySA+ • CND • Security+ • GICSP • GSEC • SSCP

Clearance

• Active Secret (T5 Investigation) 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead development of web and enterprise applications to support NMOTC operations 

• Ensure compliance with DoD software standards and cybersecurity protocols 

• Create technical design documents, code, test plans, and deployment packages 

• Maintain and update legacy code bases; migrate to modern frameworks where needed 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and user stories 

• Perform software and system integration, testing, and sustainment 

• Support ATO packages and RMF documentation as required 

• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews 

 

COMPETENCIES   

• Full-Stack Software Development 

• Secure Coding Practices 

• Database Design & Management 

• System Integration 

• Agile/DevSecOps Practices 

• Documentation & Reporting 

• Leadership & Oversight  

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Location: Onsite coverage at NMOTC HQs Pensacola, FL 
• Type of environment: Office   
• Noise level: Medium  
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday during core business hours 
• Amount of Travel: 15% - The Contractor may be required to do site visits throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) during the performance of this contractor 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Active Secret (T5 Investigation)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Additional Job Information

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