Mobile App Developer - Hybrid

Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mobile App Developer to support a mission-critical Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program focused on developing, modernizing, enhancing, operating, and maintaining enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in Android and iOS mobile application development, Flutter/Dart, Java, Node.js, RESTful APIs, and SQL/NoSQL databases. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining secure, scalable, highly available mobile solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

The position requires strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills to deliver reliable applications supporting critical federal missions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Android and iOS mobile applications supporting DHS/CBP mission-critical systems.
• Develop cross-platform mobile solutions using Flutter, Dart, and other Android/iOS development frameworks.
• Build and integrate front-end mobile applications with back-end RESTful APIs using Java, Node.js, and related technologies.
• Design, implement, and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop highly available, scalable, and real-time application solutions using modern software architecture and design patterns.
• Participate in the full SDLC, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, development, unit testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures to improve system stability.
• Apply strong application testing practices, including unit, integration, and functional testing.
• Support Agile development, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous application improvements.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, testers, and federal stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with mission requirements, schedules, and technical constraints.
• Maintain technical documentation, track development activities using Jira, and promote software engineering best practices.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 10+ years, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Mobile Development: Minimum 5 years of hands-on mobile application development experience across both Android and iOS platforms.
• Cross-Platform Frameworks: Experience with Google Flutter, Dart, and comparable Android/iOS development frameworks.
• Full-Stack Development: Experience developing front-end mobile applications and back-end RESTful APIs using Java and Node.js.
• Databases: Hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Software Engineering: Strong understanding of software design patterns, application architecture, debugging, and testing practices.
• Technical Stack: Knowledge of technologies such as PostgreSQL, Spring Boot, MySQL, Kafka, Struts, Hibernate, JSF, Swing, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Angular/React.
• Agile/DevOps: Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps frameworks, service-oriented environments, and software development best practices.
• Tools: Experience with issue tracking and project management tools such as Jira.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Clearance: Must hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance or DHS Full BI and be able to obtain and maintain the required CBP Background Investigation prior to starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CBP Background Investigation (BI) and previous experience supporting CBP or DHS programs.
• Experience with AWS cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment practices.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and with additional Android/iOS mobile development frameworks.

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time OffPTO):TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off.
• Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
• Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly.
• 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility - 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment
• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly)

Health Benefits:

• UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
• INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
• Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
• Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
• Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
• Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.

Special Benefits:

• Performance bonus - Project-based
• Yearly bonus - Company based