Application Developer

• 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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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
• Translate designs into Agile user stories using Jira
• 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

Engineering Standards & Code Quality

• 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
• Produce clear documentation:
• Code comments and Javadoc
• Technical and system documentation
• User guides and onboarding materials
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to reducing technical debt

• 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

Minimum Required Experience

• 2+ years of Java development experience
• Experience with at least three of the following:
• PHP, C#, VB.Net, ASP.NET/MVC, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5
• 2+ years working with Git repositories
• 2+ years using development environments:
• Visual Studio, JDeveloper, NetBeans, or Eclipse
• 2+ years in Agile development and peer programming, * 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

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

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

Professional Attributes

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

About us: Solutions Development Corporation is looking for talented, motivated individuals who want to become part of a growing company and winning team. SDC employees enjoy and excel working in a culture where innovation and forward thinking is the goal, the highest work ethic is expected, and excellence is rewarded. We are a small business and utilized a flat organizational model where all employees have access to the executive staff to express their ideas and innovations. Employees of SDC enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health and retirement benefits, and a work atmosphere built on team camaraderie and collaboration. SDC offers a variety of career opportunities for people at all stages of their career. SDC is an EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employee