Pega Developer

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1591

Job Title: Pega Developer

Location: Arlington, VA

Required Certification(s): Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Pega Certified Senior Systems Architect (CSSA)

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Pega Developer to lead the development and modernization of the Grants Management application. This role requires a deep technical understanding of the Pega 24.1 (or later) platform and the ability to work effectively within an Agile Scrum environment. You will be responsible for translating mission requirements into robust technical solutions while ensuring seamless integration with modern front-end technologies and complex data architectures.

As a Pega Developer supporting the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), you will be the technical engine behind the systems that fund the next generation of scientific breakthroughs. You won't just be coding; you will be modernizing the Grants Management infrastructure, ensuring that critical research funding reaches the world’s leading scientists with efficiency and precision.

Education and Background:
• Pega Development & Administration: Execute traditional developer responsibilities within Pega Developer Studio and Admin Studio.

• System Troubleshooting: Perform advanced debugging and system analysis using Tracer, Clipboard, Live UI, and Log Viewer to ensure optimal application performance.

• Data Architecture: Design and maintain complex data structures required for the intricate workflows of the Grants Management system.

• Agile Participation: Work actively within an Agile Scrum team, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and backlog grooming.

• DevOps & CI/CD: Utilize Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment tasks.

• Task Management: Use Agility (or equivalent) to track progress and manage sprint tasks.

• Front-End Integration: Develop and maintain application components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Data Interconnectivity: Handle system integrations and data interchange using JSON and XML.

• Collaboration: Navigate SharePoint for document management and team collaboration; provide technical insights during stakeholder meetings.

Years of Experience:
2+

Required Skills:
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are mandatory for reporting and team coordination.

• Pega Platform: Hands-on experience in Pega 24.1 or later.

• Pega Developer Studio: Deep proficiency in Tracer, Clipboard, Live UI, and Log Viewer.

• Pega Admin Studio: Proven experience in administrative and configuration tasks.

• Web Technologies: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Data & Integration: Experience with JSON and XML for data structures and integrations.

• DevOps: Proficiency with Jenkins for CI/CD.

• Project Tools: Experience with Agility (or equivalent) and SharePoint navigation.

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust with BGI (Requires US Citizenship).

Preferred Skills:
• ReactJS: Experience with ReactJS front-end development is Highly Preferred.

• Mission Experience: Previous experience supporting Grants Management applications or working within a federal government/DoD IT environment.

Working Conditions:
Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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