What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Applications Developer position at MIT Lincoln Laboratory?
Position Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Developer to join our team supporting a dynamic portfolio of intranet applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java and Python, as well as creating web service integrations using tools like Boomi or MuleSoft. Full stack experience in a collaborative environment is essential, the successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge sharing and adapting across a diverse and evolving technical stack.
Responsibilities
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 42170
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Developer to join our team supporting a dynamic portfolio of intranet applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java and Python, as well as creating web service integrations using tools like Boomi or MuleSoft. Full stack experience in a collaborative environment is essential, the successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge sharing and adapting across a diverse and evolving technical stack.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain API integrations using technologies like Boomi or similar
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable and efficient applications using Java and Python and web frameworks such as React or Vue
- Develop and maintain SQL databases
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop functionality
- Troubleshoot and debug web applications and web services using testing frameworks and debugging tools
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Evaluate new tools, architectures, and approaches for a secure enterprise
- Balance operational support with opportunities for innovation
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with at least 5 years of experience maintaining enterprise applications
- Proficiency in API integration technologies like Boomi or MuleSoft, and foundational understanding of REST and SOAP
- Proficiency in Java, Spring framework a plus
- Proficiency in Python (3.x)
- Proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript
- Experience with web front-end frameworks and libraries (e.g. React, Vue, Falcon, Bootstrap, jQuery)
- Experience with SQL databases
- Knowledge of testing frameworks and familiarity with debugging tools
- Experience working within an Agile development framework using the Atlassian toolset (i.e. JIRA, Confluence)
- Knowledge of developing web applications on WebSphere or WebLogic application server and Tomcat web server will be given preference
- Experience with Oracle PL/SQL, SQL Server, Postgres
- Experience working under compliance constraints
- Experience creating data ETL pipelines and automating CI/CD deployments
- Familiarity with containerization using Podman, Docker, or OpenShift
- Familiarity with Oracle Apex or other rapid application development platforms
- Familiarity with Apache Solr is a plus
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure is a plus
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 42170
Salary : $111,400 - $147,500