Mobile Application Developer

VTG Defense; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking an experienced applications developer proficient in mobile app development, particularly on Android and iOS platforms. You will be engaged in developing geospatial technology solutions and must possess an active TS/SCI clearance to start.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge in GIS applications and is experienced with React, JavaScript, and managing development environments. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, and experience with small team development is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly required.
• Experience managing iterative software development releases.
• Experience with small team management of software activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop mobile applications for both Android and iOS.
• Support technical meetings with vendors regarding program requirements.
• Work with customers to define functional requirements and UI/UX design.

Skills

Mobile app development

Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)

React

JavaScript

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio Code

Android Studio

Xcode

Node.js

JIRA

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.