Low-Code Application Developer

Socket.dev; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction seeks a Low-Code Application Developer to own and modernize critical enterprise applications built on Mendix. This onsite role is based in McLean, VA, and involves collaboration with IT leadership and stakeholders to balance immediate support with long-term upgrades.

You will maintain legacy systems, design APIs, and build REST services to enable enterprise integrations, while improving architecture and database design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing and supporting custom software applications.
• Solid experience with SQL querying.
• Experience designing APIs or service-based integrations.
• Experience working with existing / legacy (brownfield) systems.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web applications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex codebases.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical owner for Mendix-based web applications.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance legacy applications for stability and performance.
• Analyze and reverse-engineer existing systems to understand business logic and integrations.
• Design improvements to architecture, code structure, and database design.
• Build RESTful APIs or service layers for enterprise integrations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate workflows into solutions.
• Document system behavior, architecture, and dependencies for supportability.
• Provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on in development.

Skills

SQL querying

APIs / service integrations

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Troubleshooting

Independent ownership

Low-code platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Git / Azure DevOps / CI/CD

Mendix / Low-code platforms

Job description

The Low-Code Application Developer is responsible for ensuring the stability, support, and continuous modernization of critical enterprise applications that underpin core business operations. This role will serve as the primary technical owner of a mission-critical legacy environment built on the Mendix Platform.

This position requires a hands-on developer comfortable working in complex, undocumented systems who can balance immediate support needs with long-term improvements. The role will collaborate closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external vendors to maintain the current platform while contributing to decisions regarding upgrades, refactoring, or potential replacement with modern or commercial solutions.

This is an onsite role based in our McLean, VA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical owner for internally developed web applications built on the Mendix platform
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance legacy applications to ensure stability and performance for business-critical operations.
• Analyze and reverse-engineer existing systems to understand business logic, database structures, and integrations where documentation is limited.
• Design and implement improvements to application architecture, code structure, and database design to support long-term maintainability.
• Build RESTful APIs or service layers to enable integration between enterprise applications and middleware
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand existing workflows and translate them into technical solutions.
• Document system behavior, architecture, and dependencies to improve long-term supportability.
• Provide technical leadership for the platform while remaining hands-on in development and support.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 3+ years of experience developing and supporting custom software applications
• Solid experience with SQL querying
• Experience designing APIs or service-based integrations
• Experience working with existing / legacy ("brownfield") systems
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web applications
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex codebases
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with low-code platforms such as Mendix or PowerApps
• Experience querying Snowflake databases
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, or CI/CD pipelines

The Physical Side of the Role:

Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment:

Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture:

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace:

Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $90,000-$140,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.