Senior Application Developer

Alpha Omega; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days incl. parental/military/bf

11 federal holidays

Health and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition & Professional Development Re.

Job summary

Alpha Omega is seeking a Senior Application Developer to join our federal customer team. The role focuses on developing and leading a DevSecOps, cloud framework while meeting Federal security requirements and implementing quality-driven software practices.

You will work in a hybrid environment in Washington, DC, collaborating across engineering, security, and operations to deliver modern, scalable solutions that support government missions.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience with full-stack development.
• Experience with React, Maven, Java, Docker, and MySQL on AWS RHEL servers.
• Proficient in data structures, algorithms and multi-threading.
• Experience with databases and SQL.
• Experience with unit testing with JUnit.
• Experience with IntelliJ/Eclipse IDEs.
• Knowledge of design patterns.
• Experience in Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of distributed system design.
• Experience in Cloud Platforms like AWS, Azure.
• Experience in DevOps and related tools (Jenkins, Groovy, Maven, GitLab, shell scripts).
• Experience with front-end frameworks and TypeScript libraries; React required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and environments, including design, integration, documentation and implementation advice.
• Apply principles and methods to task order requirements and develop automated solutions.
• Assist consultants and stakeholders with analysis, evaluation and recommendations for system improvements, optimization and maintenance.
• Demonstrate commensurate experience in IT and related technologies relevant to the role.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

React

Java

Docker

MySQL

AWS

RHEL

Data structures

Algorithms

Object-oriented design

Multithreading

SQL

JUnit

IDE (IntelliJ/Eclipse)

Design patterns

Agile methodologies

Distributed systems

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure)

DevOps tools

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Maven

Docker

GitLab

Jenkins

Groovy

IntelliJ

Eclipse

Shell scripting

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Senior Application Developer
Clearance Required: Public Trust – Federal Client requires US Citizenship
Work Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC

Alpha Omega is currently seeking a Senior Application Developer to join our team and help our federal customer to modernize its system. Your contribution as a driven self-starter will be key to developing and leading a successful DevSecOps, Cloud framework. This also includes tackling the challenges of Federal security requirements while implementing the quality driven software practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environment, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on moderately complex problems that require an appropriate level of knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.
• Apply principles, methods and knowledge of the functional area of capability to specific task order requirements, advanced mathematical principles and methods to exceptionally difficult and narrowly defined technical problems in engineering and other scientific applications to arrive at automated solutions.
• Assist consultants and stakeholders with analysis and evaluation and with the preparation of recommendations for system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts in the following specialties: information systems architecture, networking; telecommunications, automation; communications protocols, risk management/electronic analysis, software; lifecycle management, software development methodologies, and modeling and simulation.
• Commensurate experience in IT and in new and related older technology that directly relates to the required area of expertise.

Required Qualifications:

Required Experience/Skills:

• Five (5) year's experience with Full-Stack Development
• Experience with full-stack applications using React, Maven, Java, Docker, and MySQL on AWS (Amazon Web Services) RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) servers.
• Proficient in data structure, algorithm, object-oriented design and multi-threading.
• Experience with databases and SQL.
• Experience with unit testing with JUnit.
• Experience with using modern Java development IDEs (IntelliJ/Eclipse)
• Basic knowledge about design patterns.
• Experience in Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of distributed system design.
• Experience in Cloud Platforms like AWS, Azure or similar.
• Experience in DevOps and related tools like Jenkins, Groovy, Maven, GitLab and shell script.
• Experience with front-end frameworks and TypeScript libraries, React required

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: October 24, 2026

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:

• National Security– supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
• National Resilience – supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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