MID-LEVEL APPLICATION DEVELOPER

Summary :

Application Developers play a key role in transforming client requirements into functional software features, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications, design prototypes, write and test code, troubleshoot issues, and maintain technical documentation.

Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to :

• Understand and translate client needs into scalable solutions
• Break down requirements into well-structured objects, classes, or methods aligned with enterprise architecture
• Estimate development hours and schedule costs with accuracy
• Deliver clean, maintainable code and contribute to continuous improvement

This role follows a Hybrid Work Model and requires on-site presence in Hampton Roads 3–4 days per week.

As with any position, additional expectations exist, which include, but are not limited to :

Adhering to typical working hours

Meeting deadlines

Following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook

Communicating regularly with assigned supervisor

Staying focused on the assigned tasks

Completing other tasks as assigned

Responsibilities :

Participate in the SAFe Agile Scrum team environment with a focus on planning and delivering changes iteratively

Review requirements and develop accurate estimates

Maintain knowledge of new developments in core technologies

Works closely with other team members to ensure requirements are thoroughly understood and the application is complete with a seamless look and feel

Work independently or in teams with minimal supervision

Effectively communicate with customers and other team members

Takes ownership of system and software to ensure minimal defects

Proactively recommend alternative processes, technologies, or implementations to improve system performance or reduce time and cost

Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues

Basic Qualifications :

US Citizenship

Must have an active DOD Secret Clearance

Must have Level 1 or higher IAT Certification : A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP (or obtain Level 1 or higher IAT certification within 6 months)

• If applicable : If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Bachelor’s degree (BA / BS) in Information Systems, Computer Science, or another related field

Demonstrated proficiency in C#, Microsoft .NET and other object-oriented programming languages

Demonstrated proficiency in T / SQL, P / SQL

Demonstrated proficiency develop, test, and implement new software programs

Demonstrated proficiency with writing complex code and participate in code reviews

Demonstrated proficiency performing system design, upgrades, and maintenance according to business needs

Maintain system documentation

Follows established UI / UX and software coding standards

Demonstrated experience working with development tools like Visual Studio, TOAD, SQL Server Management Studio, Jira, Jama, Confluence, Bitbucket

Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient computer skills and ability to use word processing tools, i.e. Google Docs

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum 3 - 6 years Software Development experience

Demonstrated ability to troubleshooting and resolving database integrity, performance, blocking / deadlocking, connectivity, and security issues

MS SQL Server and Oracle experience is a plus

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with users, project teams, and management

Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact

Demonstrated ability to respond to significant inquiries from users

Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions