Mobile Application Developer

VTG; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking an experienced applications developer in Herndon, VA. The role emphasizes mobile app development for Android and iOS, with strong GIS expertise and enterprise web integration.

You will lead mobile app efforts, participate in vendor meetings, and guide UI/UX design while working with Windows, UNIX, and Linux environments. The candidate should have TS/SCI with Poly clearance, a related technical degree or equivalent experience, and a track record of managing software releases and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• Experience managing iterative software development releases.
• Experience tracking development sprints using JIRA.
• Experience managing source code in Github and Gitlab.
• Experience developing test plans and supporting clients.
• Experience with Windows, UNIX, and Linux platforms.
• Knowledge of Geospatial GIS applications and services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as geospatial technology and mobile SME for the program with Android/iOS expertise.
• Support technical meetings with vendors to communicate requirements and guidance.
• Integrate geospatial data within an enterprise web app, including system and data management.
• Develop mobile applications for Android and iOS using React and related tools.
• Collaborate with sponsor teams to define functional requirements and UI/UX.
• Assist in Windows/Linux software releases and customer training.

Skills

Geospatial GIS

React

Android

iOS

JavaScript

Node.js

Electron

JIRA

GitHub

GitLab

UI/UX design

Windows

UNIX

Linux

Android Studio

Xcode

Visual Studio Code

Test plans

Education

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

Tools

Electron

JIRA

GitHub

GitLab

Android Studio

Xcode

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for an experienced applications developer who can hit the ground running with minimal spin up time. Mobile app development with Android is a must have.

What will you do?

• They will serve as a geospatial technology and mobile SME. The Systems Engineer will support technical meetings with vendors to communicate program and mission requirements and provide technical advice and direction based on practical knowledge of mobile phone hardware, mobile operating systems (Android/iOS), software (commercial, FOSS, and GOTS), and security mechanisms. They will interact with the Sponsor's Enterprise teams to integrate Sponsor's geospatial mission data within a common, enterprise web application, to include system administration, database administration, file, and access management functions using Amazon EC2, S3, and related services. They will develop mobile applications and be proficient with both Android and iOS app development.
• Demonstrated experience with strong knowledge of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) applications and services.
• Demonstrated ability to develop Android/iOS mobile applications using React including proficiency with Visual Studio Code, Android Studio, Xcode, Nodejs, and Javascript.
• Demonstrated experience developing Windows and Linux application releases using the Electron framework.
• Demonstrated experience working with small teams to manage software development activities.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers to define functional requirements, concept of operations, and UI/UX design.

Do you have what it takes?

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience managing iterative software development releases.
• Demonstrated experience tracking development sprints using JIRA.
• Demonstrated experience managing source code in Github and Gitlab.
• Demonstrated experience developing test plans.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical support and training to a broad client base.
• Demonstrated experience understanding emerging technical trends.
• Demonstrated experience in software engineering and development
• Demonstrated experience supporting technical operations.
• Demonstrated experience working with Windows, UNIX, and Linux platforms.