Senior Application Developer

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Senior Application Developer to join our ITSS team supporting the Department of Navy.

The Senior Application Developer is responsible for leading all software development efforts, overseeing the design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of custom applications across the NMOTC enterprise. This role supports web applications, databases, and integration with DoD systems in compliance with cybersecurity and data protection policies.

• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments, including the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations.
• Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape.

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS/IT or 10+ years of relevant development experience.

• At least one DoD IAT II Certification
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• CND
• Security+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• SSCP

• Active Secret (T5 Investigation)

• Lead development of web and enterprise applications to support NMOTC operations.
• Ensure compliance with DoD software standards and cybersecurity protocols.
• Create technical design documents, code, test plans, and deployment packages.
• Maintain and update legacy code bases; migrate to modern frameworks where needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and user stories.
• Perform software and system integration, testing, and sustainment.
• Support ATO packages and RMF documentation as required.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.

• Full-Stack Software Development
• Secure Coding Practices
• Database Design & Management
• System Integration
• Agile / Dev Sec Ops  Practices
• Documentation & Reporting
• Leadership & Oversight

• Location:
  
  Onsite coverage at NMOTC HQ, Pensacola, FL.
• Type of environment:
  Office.
• Noise level:
  Medium.
• Work schedule:
  
  Day shift Monday – Friday during core business hours.
• Travel: 15% site visits within the Continental United States (CONUS).

U.S. Citizen. Active Secret (T5 Investigation).

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly uses hands, reaches, talks, hears, stands, walks, sits, climbs or balances, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee regularly lifts up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.