Job Description
Job Description
Title: Senior Applications Developer
Location: Washington, DC – Onsite
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance required (U.S. Citizenship required)
Travel: Minimal; <10% anticipated
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Program Overview
RIVA Solutions is supporting the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the ISCOM Division to deliver mission-critical IT modernization and cybersecurity services. This effort focuses on enhancing the security, reliability, and efficiency of NTIA’s infrastructure, driving forward their mission of advancing broadband access, data-driven policymaking, and secure communications through modern digital tools and compliance with federal standards.
Position Overview
RIVA Solutions is seeking a Senior Applications Developer to support enterprise application development under the NTIA ISCOM contract. This individual will analyze business application requirements, design specifications, and develop software solutions to meet program objectives. The Senior Applications Developer will also test, debug, and enhance applications for performance improvements, while providing technical direction to programmers and collaborating with stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
- Analyze functional business applications and design specifications across areas such as finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, and contracts.
- Develop block diagrams and logic flow charts to support system and application design.
- Translate detailed design requirements into functional computer software.
- Test, debug, and refine software to ensure compliance with program requirements and performance expectations.
- Apply programming techniques and knowledge of internet systems to enterprise application development.
- Prepare documentation, including program-level and user-level guides.
- Enhance software to improve efficiency, scalability, or reduce operating time.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to programmers to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Support system design initiatives, including application programming on large-scale DBMS.
- Develop complex software solutions to satisfy program and design objectives.
- Develop and optimize low-code/no-code applications
- Automate workflows to streamline NTIA business processes.
- Create training aids, documentation, and guidance for end-users.
- Ensure compliance with federal/NTIA IT security policies in all custom and low-code solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in application/software development.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
- Experience with system design and large-scale DBMS.
- Proficiency in application programming and debugging techniques.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced certifications in software development or programming languages (e.g., Java, .NET, Python).
- Prior experience supporting Department of Commerce, NTIA, or other federal civilian agencies.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Knowledge of modern DevSecOps practices and CI/CD integration.
Salary
Up to $165,000 depending on experience.
RIVA Benefits
- Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
- HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
- Long- and Short-term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program Initiatives
- RIVA Flex (Flex Hours and Hybrid Work Support)
- Additional Perks & Workplace Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.