What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Developer position at NS2 Mission?
Step into a role where your talent directly shapes cutting-edge solutions. NS2 Mission is looking for a skilled Applications Developer to support our team in Reston, VA. Join a high-impact development effort where you’ll help build mission-critical systems that drive real operational outcomes. The team is seeking a driven developer who thrives working across the stack—building clean, scalable APIs, tackling complex technical challenges, and delivering solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Basic Qualifications
- 5 years of demonstrated experience in Full Stack development
- 3 years of demonstrated RDBMS support experience
- Demonstrated experience with Java
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrated experience in backend development and API creation
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Ability to document technical system architectures clearly and thoroughly
- Proficiency with Git tools (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing or optimizing scalable backend architectures
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar)
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical teams
Position Clearance Requirement:
TS/SCI with an FSP
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.
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.