Application Developer (Secret Clearance Required)

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a skilled Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain database-driven applications that support business and operational needs. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software development, experience across multiple programming languages, and a proven ability to deliver reliable, scalable IT solutions.

This position can work in either Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania or Indian Head, Maryland and an active Secret clearance (or higher) is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, test, and maintain database-driven applications to meet business requirements
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other IT team members to define application specifications
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using one or more supported programming languages
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications to improve performance and usability
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and best practices
• Ensure applications comply with security, performance, and data integrity requirements
• Support application deployment, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance activities

Required Qualifications:
• Four-year degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related Information Technology (IT) role
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing database-driven IT applications
• Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages or technologies: C++, Java / J2EE, Visual Basic, .NET, HTML / XML, PowerBuilder, Delphi
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a team-based development environment
• Familiarity with version control systems and modern development tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

•Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
•Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
•Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
•Strive to achieve results as an organization.
•Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
•Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
•Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
•Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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