Application Developer

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)

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
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Support 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

• Design decoupled architectures (UI, business logic, data layers)
• Centralize database access using patterns (e.g., repository pattern)
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code
• Produce comprehensive documentation:
• Code documentation (Javadoc/comments)
• Technical documentation and system diagrams
• User guides and onboarding materials
• Proactively refactor code and reduce technical debt

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline and:
• Minimum 10 years of experience developing complex applications
• Substitution Allowed:
• 14 years of technical experience in complex application development may replace degree + required experience

Minimum Required Experience

• 5+ years leading a software development team
• 5+ years of Java development experience
• Experience with at least three of the following: PHP, C#, VB.Net, ASP.NET/MVC, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5
• 3+ years working with Git repositories
• 5+ years using development environments:
• Visual Studio, JDeveloper, NetBeans, or Eclipse
• 5+ years in Agile development and peer programming
• 5+ years translating requirements or mockups into technical work units, * 5+ years professional software development experience
• Expert-level proficiency in Java 11
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline development
• Strong experience with Linux (RHEL environments)
• Experience with embedded databases (Apache Derby, SQLite)
• Strong understanding of data migration strategies
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Proficiency 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 problem-solving 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