Application Developer

• IAT Level II certification (Security+ recommended)

• 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

• 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, Net Beans, or Eclipse
• 2+ years in Agile development and peer programming

• 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)

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• Experience with Spring Boot
• Java GUI development (JavaFX or Swing)
• Experience in DoD or government contracting environments

• Strong communication skills (technical and non‑technical audiences)
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and maintainability

SDC is an EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employee