Application Developer III - Reston or Fredericksburg, VA

Bowman has an opportunity for an Application Developer III to join our team in office in either Reston or Fredericksburg, VA. 

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

To establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team.

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under very limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis.
• The position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but will serve as a lead/resource among team of colleagues in equivalent roles to share technical proficiency, guidance, and mentorship.  May occasionally assist in delegation of assignments or provide feedback to managers.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Guide application development that increases efficiencies and quality of client service delivery.
• Work with other departments to establish their software application needs.

Do the Work

• Monitor, analyze, design, and develop the company's computer software applications and solutions to meet customer needs.
• Effectively communicate internal client system requirements.
• Create and implement source code of new applications.
• Test and debug code as required.
• Evaluate existing applications, perform updates and modifications, and identify opportunities for system improvements.
• Develop technical handbooks / guidelines to represent the design and code of new applications.
• Maintain dynamic, evolving reporting requirements.
• Manage development projects to ensure they meet the company's business requirements and goals.
• Ensure that project milestones and goals are met within schedule and budget.
• Maintain, support, and upgrade existing systems and applications.
• Work with other departments to establish their software application needs.
• Perform hands-on development tasks, as appropriate.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Effective communication with end users.
• Analytical skills needed to identify and troubleshoot issues within applications and use problem-solving skills to determine best solution.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Management Information Systems preferred or commensurate equivalent coursework and experience.
• Seven or more (7 ) years of technical applications development experience.
• Well-rounded understanding of computer systems and networks.
• Additional experience may be considered as a substitution for the education requirement.
• Experience with formal developing testing process.
• Comfortable digesting diverse API Documentation and presenting functional solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, etc.)
• Analytical skills needed to identify and troubleshoot issues within applications and use problem-solving skills to determine best solution.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Proficient with SQL, C#, .Net, HTML 5, CSS, Java Script, React, Blazor, Python.
• Experience with Git (BitBucket), Jira, Confluence.
• Experience with SSIS and SSRS.
• Experience with Azure/Fabric: PowerBI, PowerAutomate, PowerApps, PowerQuery.
• Exposure to Reflex Python Library deployed in Azure preferred.
• Active in the Development Community (Open Source) preferred.

• May be eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.