371 Application Developer

IAT Level II certification (Security+ recommended) Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline and: Minimum 2 years of experience developing complex applications Substitution Allowed: 6 years of technical experience in developing complex applications may replace degree requirement Minimum Required Experience 2+ years of Java development experience Experience with at least three of the following: 2+ years working with Git repositories 2+ years using development environments: Visual Studio, JDeveloper, NetBeans, or Eclipse 2+ years in Agile development and peer programming Project Overview Support development and sustainment of mission‑critical Java‑based applications for the Department of the Navy, including: Tactical Load Management Software (TLMS) Next Generation Switch Controller (NGSC) Site Tools Integration and Readiness Nexus (STIRN) Role Summary The Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications within an Agile environment. This role requires a self‑motivated problem‑solver capable of contributing to full lifecycle development, from requirements analysis through deployment, while producing high‑quality, maintainable, and well‑documented code. Core Responsibilities Develop and maintain full‑stack web applications using Java 11 Analyze requirements and identify design risks and solutions Design software architecture, GUI mockups, and project roadmaps Support development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines Assist with database migration (Apache Derby → SQLite) Create and execute test plans, use cases, and reports Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Maintain code and documentation in Git repositories Follow decoupled architecture principles (UI, business logic, data layers) Centralize database access using structured patterns (e.g., repository pattern) Write clean, maintainable, and well‑structured code Code comments and Javadoc Technical and system documentation User guides and onboarding materials Participate in code reviews and contribute to reducing technical debt Required Skills (Must‑Haves) Professional experience in software development (2+ years minimum baseline) Strong proficiency in Java 11 Experience supporting or working with CI/CD pipelines Experience working in Linux environments (RHEL preferred) Familiarity with embedded databases (Apache Derby, SQLite) Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies Experience with Jira and Git Preferred Skills (Nice‑to‑Haves) Experience with Spring Boot Java GUI development (JavaFX or Swing) Experience in DoD or government contracting environments Professional Attributes Strong communication skills (technical and non‑technical audiences) Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and maintainability EEO Statement SDC is an EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employee #J-18808-Ljbffr Solutions Development Corporation