174424 - Application Developer

Piper Companies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Application Developer to join a government contractor supporting a national security initiative in Herndon, VA. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance and onsite reporting to the client location.

Responsibilities include applying development life cycle standards, programming in Java, integrating XML data, and collaborating across Linux/Windows environments. Angular and Kubernetes experience is highly desirable, with compensation in the 130k–150k range plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-10 years professional Java development experience.
• Proven ability to work with XML and experience in COTS/FOSS integration and support.
• Ability to troubleshoot and navigate multiple operating system environments including LINUX/Windows.
• Experience with Angular and Kubernetes is a huge plus.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Apply knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
• Correct program errors, compiling documentation of program development, and analyzing system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Ensure software standards are defined and met.

Skills

Active Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Java

XML

Angular

Kubernetes

Linux

Windows

COTS/FOSS integration

Job description

Piper Companies is looking for aApplication Developer to join a government contractor supporting a national security initiative. This role requires the candidate to have an active Top Secret Clearance and report onsite to the client location in Herndon, VA.

Essential Duties of theApplication Developer:

• Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle
• Apply knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software
• Correct program errors, compiling documentation of program development, and analyzing system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls
• Ensure software standards are defined and met

Qualifications of theApplication Developer:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2-10 years professional Java development experience
• Proven ability to work with XML and experience in COTS/FOSS integration and support
• Ability to troubleshoot and navigate multiple operating system environments including LINUX/Windows
• Experience with Angular and Kubernetes is a huge plus
• Active Top Secret security clearance required

Compensation for theApplication Developer:

• $130,000 - $150,000+ (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 8/11/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date