Sr Production/Application Support Development

Options Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Options Group is seeking a Senior Production/Application Support Developer in McLean, Virginia. This full-time role focuses on supporting legacy applications and software development with a dynamic, cross-functional team. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT, with extensive experience in application development, support, and Java technologies.

Responsibilities include providing Level 3 production support for core applications, engaging with stakeholders, and managing application onboarding. Preferred skills include familiarity with GIT, Jenkins, and middleware technologies.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of application development and support experience.
• 5 years' experience with databases like Sybase, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle.
• 5 years' hands-on experience with UNIX Shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Provide L3 production support for I&CM core legacy applications.
• Offer solutions to technical issues through hands-on code enhancements.
• Engage with business users for problem resolution and lessons learned documentation.

Skills

Application development

Production support

Database management (Sybase, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle)

Scripting (UNIX Shell)

Middleware technologies (WebLogic, Apache, Tomcat)

Java and Java-based technologies

Software design patterns

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

GIT

TeamForge

Jenkins

Artifactory

Job description

Sr Production/Application Support Development

Full‑time position within the Investments and Capital Markets. This role focuses on software development and Level 3 production support of legacy applications while working with a fast‑paced, cross‑functional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide L3 production support for I&CM core legacy applications.
• Offer solutions to technical issues, including hands‑on code enhancements and defect fixing in the application portfolio.
• Apply professional experience and creativity to resolve complex technical problems.
• Serve as a champion for change and drive tactical outcomes to increase the development team’s efficiency and productivity.
• Engage with business users, application owners, and other affected parties during problem resolution.
• Document lessons learned and maintain the knowledge database.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end application onboarding to production.
• Manage concurrent EDM initiatives.
• Adapt positively to a rapidly growing and changing environment while working under pressure.
• Promote top code quality by leading design and code reviews, and solving challenging issues related to performance tuning and scalability.
• Train and mentor other team members on best practices and past experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent work experience.
• 7–10 years of application development and support coupled with infrastructure experience.
• 5 years of collective experience with databases (Sybase, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle).
• 5 years of hands‑on experience with scripting language: UNIX Shell.
• 5 years of strong support skills in middleware technologies (WebLogic, Web Methods, Apache, Tomcat, MQ, IIS, etc.) in UNIX and/or Windows environment.
• Sound proficiency with Java‑based technologies, hands‑on experience in design patterns and UML design tools.
• Strong knowledge of Java, J2EE, JSF, JPA, JSP, Web Services, HTML, XML, JDBC, SQL, OOA and OOD.
• Need GC/USC only.

Preferred Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience developing Java applications.
• Strong EDM/SDLC project management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask; can set priorities and follow a timeline.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills and experience with project delivery.
• Sound interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Experience in using GIT, TeamForge, Jenkins and Artifactory.
• Familiarity with Mortgage Industry Experience is an added plus.
• Knowledge of ITIL concepts.