Top Secret Application Developer – Onsite in VA

ZP Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Application Developer to join a government contractor supporting a national security initiative. The role requires an active Top Secret Clearance and onsite work at the client location in Herndon, VA.

Essential duties include applying standards across the development lifecycle, leveraging Java, XML, and Angular, and ensuring software standards are met. Linux/Windows environments experience is valuable for collaboration with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–10 years professional Java development experience.
• Proven ability to work with XML and experience in COTS/FOSS integration and support.
• Ability to troubleshoot and navigate multiple operating system environments including LINUX/Windows.
• Experience with Angular and Kubernetes is a huge plus.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Apply knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
• Correct program errors, compiling documentation of program development, and analyzing system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Ensure software standards are defined and met.

Skills

Java development

XML

Linux/Windows

Angular

Kubernetes

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

XML

COTS/FOSS integration

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Application Developer to join a government contractor supporting a national security initiative. The role requires an active Top Secret Clearance and onsite work at the client location in Herndon, VA.

Essential duties include applying standards across the development lifecycle, leveraging Java, XML, and Angular, and ensuring software standards are met. Linux/Windows environments experience is valuable for collaboration with diverse teams.