External Title Senior Applications Developer

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions inJira,Java-based applications, and Azure .NET custom web applications
• Lead and execute the migration ofJira and Confluence from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud
• Apply software updates, patches, and security remediations toJira, Confluence, and Web Sphere environments
• Integrate Jira with external tools, systems, and workflows to support operational requirements
• Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and subject matter expertise to junior and mid-level developers on the team
• Modernize and re-platform applications written in legacy technologies to current, supported platforms
• Conduct requirements analysis and translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and design documentation
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across existing application environments, including response to Cyber security alerts affecting IIS and web servers
• Produce clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation throughout all phases of the development lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with government clients, end users, and team members via video conference, telephone, and in-person meetings
• Coordinate and lead development activities across team members to ensure timely and high-quality delivery

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess all of the following qualifications to be considered for this position.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field with 12 years experience. 16 years with a HS Diploma, 10 years with a Master's, 7 years with a PhD

Experience

• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining custom Jira solutions, including Jira Application Administration
• Hands-on software development experience, with demonstrated proficiency in Java and Java Script
• Experience working with relational databases, including SQL and SQL Managed Instance
• Experience with version control systems, development frameworks, and application development tooling
• 4–6+ years of advanced
  
  Azure developer experience, including Azure App Service, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure Dev Ops
• 4–6+ years of experience with Atlassian Cloud, including hands-on experience migrating Jira and Confluence from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud

Technical Skills

• Proficiency inJava, .NET, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, C++, C#, SQL, Oracle BI, and Power Shell
• Experience with development tools including
  
  Eclipse, Atlassian Custom Developer Tools, Azure Dev Ops, and Visual Studio
• Demonstrated experience withIIS and web server administration, including troubleshooting based on Cyber security alerts
• Working knowledge ofService
  
  Nowfor ticket and incident management
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform
• Strong proficiency inSQL Stored Procedure sand relational database design
• Demonstrated ability to analyze existing application architectures across a variety of platforms and recommend improvements
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies, including use of Jira for sprint and backlog management

Other

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional technical documentation and engage effectively with government clients and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead development activities with minimal supervision
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOE Clearance

Desired Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but will distinguish a strong candidate.

• Experience supporting federal government IT environments, particularly within the Department of Energy or a similar civilian agency
• Familiarity with business analysis practices, including stakeholder engagement, process documentation, and requirements…