What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Developer - Senior (Lead) position at FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)?
Overview
FWI is building a team to administer, maintain, secure, and accredit the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) Academic Network, which provides the IT environment for 100% of DLIFLC teaching and instruction for all students, staff, faculty, and guests. This position will serve as the Government's lead application development authority, bridging DevOps practices, Agile methodology, and software lifecycle management to deliver innovative educational technology solutions. The Application Developer Lead will provide overall leadership for all application development and sustainment within DLIFLC, ensure timely delivery using DevOps best practices, manage release cycles, and ensure the military language training community receives modern, reliable, and user-friendly applications that enhance their language learning experience.
FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday,7:45am to 4:45pm at Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, CA.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why Join Our Team
Benefits
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Negotiable
FWI is building a team to administer, maintain, secure, and accredit the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) Academic Network, which provides the IT environment for 100% of DLIFLC teaching and instruction for all students, staff, faculty, and guests. This position will serve as the Government's lead application development authority, bridging DevOps practices, Agile methodology, and software lifecycle management to deliver innovative educational technology solutions. The Application Developer Lead will provide overall leadership for all application development and sustainment within DLIFLC, ensure timely delivery using DevOps best practices, manage release cycles, and ensure the military language training community receives modern, reliable, and user-friendly applications that enhance their language learning experience.
FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
- Position is contingent upon contract award**
On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday,7:45am to 4:45pm at Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, CA.
Responsibilities
- Lead the DevOps Application Development/Sustainment team
- Ensure timely delivery using DevOps best practices and Agile methodology
- Manage Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Release Management processes
- Develop and maintain applications using .NET, JAVA, SQL/MySQL, and HTML5
- Support SharePoint, Linux, Tomcat, Apache, iOS, PHP, and WordPress environments
- Utilize Microsoft Power Platforms (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate)
- Manage GitLab repositories and CI/CD pipelines
- Ensure Section 508 accessibility compliance in all development
- May be required to travel (CONUS/OCONUS)
Qualifications
- BA/BS from accredited college/university with minimum 5 years experience OR 9 years experience serving as an Application Developer
- Requires one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, or SSCP
- Vendor Specific CE/OS Certification
- Required technical skills:
- .NET, JAVA, SQL, MySQL, VDX, IIS, HTML5
- Linux, Tomcat, Apache
- SharePoint
- iOS Development/Sustainment, PHP, WordPress
- Microsoft Power Platforms (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate)
- Experience leading teams
- Experience with DevOps Methodologies, GitLab, and Agile Methodologies
- Experience with Amazon, Microsoft, or Google cloud services
- Extensive experience in both application development/sustainment and operational support for large, highly scalable applications
- Secret level security clearance
Why Join Our Team
Benefits
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
Negotiable