Application Developer *

FGS, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 126,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

FGS, LLC seeks an experienced Application Developer to design, develop, and sustain web applications in a classified DoD environment. You will build responsive UI components using JavaScript, Angular, and Node.js, with Python/Perl scripting as needed, ensuring alignment with usability standards and branding.

The role requires strong front-end expertise, experience with RESTful services and JSON, and the ability to translate complex architectures for developers and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in related IT field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in designing and developing web-based applications.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance at hire time.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maintain responsive web pages and UI components for Navy intelligence workflows.
• Develop front-end solutions using JavaScript and modern web frameworks such as Angular and Node.js; apply Python/Perl scripting where appropriate.
• Align interfaces with usability standards and enterprise branding guidance; integrate with JSON-based data exchanges and RESTful services.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across web-production environments; produce technical specs and user guides.

Skills

JavaScript

Front-end development

Angular

Node.js

Python

Perl

RESTful APIs

JSON

communication

Education

BA/BS in related IT field

Tools

Angular

Node.js

Python

Perl

JSON

RESTful services

Job description

Requires US Citizenship Yes

Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time

Required Security Clearance: (Minimum for hire) TS/SCI

Required Education: (Minimum for hire) BA or BS degree in related IT field.

Salary Band: $125,797.74 to $143,768.85 annually

Job Description

FGS, LLC is seeking an experienced Application Developer to support a mission-critical Navy intelligence production and dissemination system. The selected candidate will design, develop, customize, integrate, troubleshoot, and sustain modern web applications and user-interface components in a classified Department of Defense environment.

The Application Developer will work with developers, systems engineers, administrators, cybersecurity personnel, mission users, and Government stakeholders to deliver responsive and reliable web capabilities. The position requires strong front-end development experience, familiarity with modern web frameworks and RESTful services, the ability to troubleshoot complex application workflows, and the communication skills necessary to translate technical architectures into actionable guidance and documentation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Build, customize, test, and maintain responsive web pages, applications, and reusable user-interface components supporting Navy intelligence production and dissemination workflows.
• Develop and sustain front-end solutions using JavaScript and modern web technologies and frameworks such as Angular and Node.js; apply Python and/or Perl scripting where appropriate.
• Align application interfaces, web-design modules, and workflows with customer usability standards, operational requirements, and enterprise branding guidance.
• Integrate applications with JSON-based data exchanges, RESTful web services, APIs, and supporting enterprise services.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced application, workflow, connectivity, integration, and performance issues across modern web-production environments.
• Develop clean, scalable, maintainable code; perform debugging, testing, defect resolution, and technical validation of application changes.
• Collaborate across technical and mission teams and serve as a subject-matter resource capable of translating complex architectures and technical issues for developers, stakeholders, and senior officials.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, configuration information, and other required application documentation.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance at the time of hire.
• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience in the design and development of web-based applications, consistent with the contract’s Applications Developer (Level 3) labor category.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in front-end web design, user-interface modules, web-framework architectures, debugging, testing, and development of complex software solutions.
• Proficiency with JavaScript and experience with Angular, Node.js, Python, Perl, and/or comparable scripting and application-development technologies.
• Solid working knowledge of JSON, RESTful web services, APIs, and application/system integration.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex workflow, connectivity, application, and integration issues.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with developers, cross-functional stakeholders, mission users, and senior officials.
• DoD IAT Level II certification or higher. (Security+ CE, CISSP, or CASP, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing applications supporting DoD, Department of the Navy, Intelligence Community, or other classified Government mission environments.
• Experience supporting intelligence production, dissemination, content-management, or mission-workflow applications.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs, user guides, technical specifications, and other lifecycle documentation.
• Experience working in integrated development teams using source control, issue tracking, automated build/deployment, or DevSecOps practices.

Security Clearance Requirements

U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance are required at the time of hire. The employee must maintain clearance eligibility throughout employment.

Physical, Work Environment & Conditions

• Position supports daily operations in Suitland, Maryland, and onsite at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, DC, for approximately 75% of work hours.
• Work is performed primarily in a professional office and secure-facility environment using standard information-technology equipment.
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods and communicate effectively with technical, mission, program, and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Occasional schedule flexibility or limited travel may be required to support integration, troubleshooting, deployment, or mission requirements.

This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Company Overview

FGS, LLC is an international, leading-edge provider of technical services to include Secure Information Systems, Security and Engineering and Intelligence Analysis. Our turn-key solutions include design, engineering, deployment operations, and sustainment of secure technology and critical infrastructure for the protection and safety of our customers' mission-critical information, processes, and personnel. Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to our customers, superior trust and dedication with our partners, and leading-edge technical expertise over the past seven years, FGS has experienced explosive growth providing superior services throughout the world, from North America and the Pacific Rim to the Middle East and Europe.

FGS provides secure, leading-edge technology and process management services to military, government, and commercial clients worldwide.

FGS offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

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FGS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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113 Howard St., Suite 301

La Plata, MD 20646