Senior Application Developer

Job Title: Senior Application Technical Specialist / Senior Application Developer

Location: New York Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Interview Type: In Person

Engagement Type: Contract

Position Overview

• Serve as a Senior Application Developer within DHS OIS ASD Division.
• Design, develop, enhance, and support Client-Server, Web-Based, Cloud-Based, and Mobile applications.
• Build and implement new functionality, system enhancements, and production fixes.
• Partner closely with Business Analysts, QA teams, DHS OIS leadership, and partner agencies.
• Ensure applications meet security, performance, reliability, and federal IT standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and enhance enterprise applications using .NET, ASP.NET, Visual C#, and SQL Server.
• Build system enhancements, troubleshoot production issues, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Work with Business Analysts to understand current and future business processes and translate them into IT solutions.
• Develop enhanced reporting, dashboards, and analytics capabilities.
• Perform proactive application monitoring, including audit log tracking and performance analysis.
• Lead and support system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
• Ensure applications are secure, defect-free, and compliant with DHS standards.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to application, reporting, and query developers.
• Define and document coding standards, development processes, and best practices.
• Coordinate development activities across teams when required.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to maintain application quality and security.
• Prepare and maintain:
  • Technical documentation
  • System and process documentation
  • User guides and SOPs
  • ER diagrams and Visio network/design diagrams
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new tools, technologies, and platforms.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned applications and technologies.
• Interact daily with government stakeholders and executive-level users.
• Support integration with statewide or enterprise-wide systems.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and critical thinking in resolving complex issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Technical Skills

• .NET Framework (2.0 4.6.2)
• NET, Visual C#, VB.NET
• Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Procedural Languages
• Visual Studio 2010 and later
• NET
• ETL processes for Data Warehousing / Business Intelligence
• Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Enterprise application development in n-tier architectures
• Application monitoring and performance troubleshooting tools

Desired / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Java
• XML, HTML, JavaScript
• BPEL, PHP
• WebLogic
• BI tools (e.g., Cognos)
• JIRA, Bugzilla, HP ALM

Professional & Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to convey complex technical and functional concepts clearly
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability
• Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments
• Strong documentation and analytical skills
• Ability to work directly with government clients and senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated adherence to best practices, standards, and quality controls

Education Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

Skill Matrix

Screening Questions

1. Absences greater than two weeks must be approved in advance. Do you accept this requirement?
2. There are no reimbursable expenses. Do you accept this requirement?
3. The selected resource must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you accept this requirement?

Note: This position is with a Federal Agency and there will be a thorough BG Check. s and s are encouraged to apply.

Client is looking for Local candidates who are willing to attend In-person Interview.