Application Developer

Application Developer

Client:

United States Coast Guard

POP:

12\+ months

Location:

Remote

US Citizen

SCOPE

The Application Developer in this role is responsible for full-stack application development, solution design, and support for initiatives related to system modernization and sustainment that underpin the USCG’s aviation logistics and enterprise systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Five (5) years of directly relevant experience may substitute for two (2) years of formal education.
• CompTIA Security\+ required in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise software development, including requirements gathering, architecture, coding, testing, and support.
• Minimum of two (2) years of program/project-level software design experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an Agile software development environment and methodologies.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming, data structures, and application architecture patterns.
• Experience supporting full software lifecycle activities in federal or DoD environments.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps concepts, secure coding standards, and Agile development methodologies.
• Proficiency in relational database design, PL/SQL, and procedural languages.
• Experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and version control systems.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in support of mission-critical operations.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience working in support of federal government enterprise applications preferred.
• Additional certifications (Network\+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, TOGAF or other similar certifications) are a plus.

TASKS

• Design, develop, modify, test, deploy, and maintain custom and enterprise software applications that support logistics, finance, engineering, and maintenance functions.
• Translate user requirements and functional specifications into technical solutions through collaboration with Business Analysts, Architects, and DevOps teams.
• Develop scalable, efficient, and secure applications using technologies such as .NET, Java, JavaScript, OpenROAD, SQL, Oracle, HTML/CSS, SAS, and PHP.
• Build APIs and service integrations using modern protocols (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Conduct code reviews, debug issues, and execute regression, unit, and integration testing.
• Support development of reports, cubes, and dashboards using SAS Viya, Cognos, and Framework Manager for improved asset visibility and analytics.
• Participate in Agile development processes using Jira for task tracking and Confluence for documentation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including system design specs, SOPs, deployment guides, and user manuals.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and ensure systems meet Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements and cybersecurity regulations.
• Support configuration and version control using Bitbucket and other source code repositories.
• Analyze legacy systems and contribute to modernization roadmaps using industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, information assurance, and helpdesk teams to troubleshoot application issues and deliver continuous improvements.
• Serve as a senior technical or task lead, providing mentorship and ensuring development practices are standardized and aligned with government requirements.
• All other duties as assigned by management.