Application Developer

Are you passionate about creating innovative applications that make a real impact? NS2 is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Applications Developer to join our dynamic team in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and database systems. You will be responsible for creating scalable and robust applications that meet formal user requirements and enhance business capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and/or databases.
• Gather, document, and formalize user requirements for Sponsor consideration.
• Translate business and user requirements into detailed application/database designs, including interfaces with external systems.
• Write and maintain interfaces between applications or between applications and databases.
• Conduct unit, integration, and functional testing of applications.
• Design and develop user-friendly application layouts and interfaces.
• Code, debug, and test web applications for performance and scalability.
• Create and maintain interactive web-based databases and services.
• Design and implement graphics, user interfaces, and visual elements of applications.
• Analyze, design, implement, and maintain structured database systems.
• Develop, test, implement, and support complex software and database solutions.
• Organize content, develop color schemes, and produce high-quality visuals and layouts.
• Perform data migrations and transitions from legacy systems to new structures.
• Transition applications and databases to production environments.
• Enhance and optimize applications and database functionality post-deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Track, diagnose, and resolve software bugs and performance issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in application and database development.
• Strong understanding of front-end and back-end technologies.
• Proficiency in web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.).
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or similar.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with legacy system migration.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience designing user interfaces and graphics.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

We win with inclusion

NS2 Mission’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: NS2Mission.Careers@sapns2.com. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements