Applications Developer

Applications Developer - Subject Matter Expert - 715-01 Country Intelligence Group is seeking a Full-Time Applications Developer to support our client in delivering innovative, high-quality software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and align with enterprise-level digital architecture. The selected candidate will contribute to both application development and operations and maintenance across a variety of mission-critical systems and initiatives. This role is instrumental in automating processes, streamlining workflows, and ensuring technical solutions meet evolving customer and architectural requirements within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in Java and Python, with a strong background in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software applications. The role involves integrating APIs, managing databases, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless alignment with overarching digital strategies. In addition to technical development, the candidate will work with technical liaisons and mission partners to promote state-of-the-art IT practices and ensure that records management and compliance requirements are addressed early in the development lifecycle. Tasks Performed:
• Develop and maintain custom software applications utilizing Java and Python to meet evolving business and mission requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, UX designers, and developers, to gather requirements and design technical solutions.
• Design, implement, and manage APIs to ensure effective integration between internal and external systems.
• Optimize application performance to improve scalability, reliability, and security across platforms.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software bugs and issues to maintain application stability and user satisfaction.
• Manage data operations by developing and executing queries using relational and MySQL databases for data storage, retrieval, and reporting.
• Adhere to software development best practices, including version control, testing frameworks, and deployment automation.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, promote knowledge sharing, and support peer learning.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and enhancements to existing software solutions. Education, Experience and Qualifications:
• Experience using Java and Python.
• Experience working with business analysts, UX designers, and other developers.
• Experience implementing and maintaining APIs.
• Experience with application performance, scalability and security.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving software defects to ensure a high level of quality and reliability.
• Experience working with relational and MySQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Knowledge of best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
• Experience in code reviews.
• Experience with Microservices. (Preferred)
• Experience with front end development using Angular. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with Source code management and integration (ex - GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins). (Preferred)
• Experience in an Agile environment. (Preferred) Other Job Requirements:
• Minimum Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship, and successful background check.
• Location: Herndon, VA.