Senior Application Developer

Role Overview

The Senior Application Developer will be working with Application Development teams across the USCG to design, develop, enhance, and sustain mission-critical applications. This role provides senior-level technical expertise, mentors junior developers, and works closely with government stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant software solutions aligned with USCG standards. This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex web-based and backend applications supporting USCG mission systems
• Translate high-level functional and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable application architectures
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers
• Support application modernization initiatives, including refactoring legacy systems and implementing cloud-native solutions
• Integrate applications with databases, APIs, and external systems
• Ensure applications comply with USCG cybersecurity, RMF, and ATO requirements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and operational runbooks
• Support application deployment, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in lower and production environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience in application development supporting enterprise systems
• Strong experience with modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript)
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience with PowerApps and ServiceNow
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience working in Agile, DevSecOps, or CI/CD environments
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with government stakeholders
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DHS or U.S. Coast Guard programs
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GovCloud
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience supporting systems undergoing RMF or ATO processes