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Application Developer / Software Engineer
Intermediate Level (4–6 Years Experience)
Location: DMV Area (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia)
Work Type: Full-Time | On-site or Hybrid (based on contract requirements)
Overview
Navteca is seeking a motivated and experienced Application Developer / Software Engineer to support enterprise-level software development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience working with modern development technologies in both web and application environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in full lifecycle software development projects, including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment
- Develop detailed functional and technical requirements for client-server and web-based applications
- Perform system analysis and module-level specification development
- Design and implement high-performance, scalable application architectures
- Lead or support integration activities across operational, tactical, and strategic systems
- Develop, test, debug, and document software applications for web, mobile, and ETL processes
- Write program specifications and perform complex programming tasks
- Analyze functional requirements and propose optimized technical solutions
- Support custom software development, COTS customization, report development, data conversion, and legacy system support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and may supervise junior developers on large projects
Required Skills & Technologies
- Programming: ASP.NET, C#, Python, Java, C/C
- Web Technologies: HTML, XHTML, XML, XSLT, CSS, JavaScript
- Databases: SQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MarkLogic
- Tools & Platforms: Visual Studio, Git, CI/CD pipelines
- Microsoft Technologies: .NET Framework, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, IIS
- Reporting & Data: SQL Reporting, ETL processes
- Emerging Tech: Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) (preferred)
Additional Requirements
- Experience developing scalable, enterprise-level applications
- Ability to optimize system performance and troubleshoot complex issues
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with Fairfax County standards and compliance requirements
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Work Location & Schedule
- On-site or hybrid depending on contract requirements
- Primary location: Fairfax County Government Center,
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 - Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
- May require participation in an on-call rotation
- Must adhere to Fairfax County and/or FCPS holiday and weather policies
Additional Conditions
- Staff may be required to work on-site at County or approved offsite locations
- Time worked outside approved hours is not billable
- Timesheets must be submitted for all work performed
- Employees may not perform work for other clients during assigned County hours
Benefits
Navteca offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Comp/Flex Time