26-6065: Application Developer - DC Metro - Secret

Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do:
Navitas is seeking a skilled Application Developer to design, build, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications and automation solutions that support Consular Affairs business operations. This role participates in the full software development lifecycle, delivering secure, reliable, and scalable capabilities that enhance mission performance. The ideal candidate collaborates effectively across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, database, and product teams to ensure applications meet stringent performance, security, availability, and operational support requirements.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications, integrations, and automation solutions supporting Consular Affairs programs.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, coding, testing, deployment, documentation, and operational support.
• Implement software enhancements and modernization efforts to improve usability, reliability, and mission effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, database, and product teams to ensure applications meet performance, security, availability, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain APIs, services, and integrations that connect enterprise systems and data sources.
• Support troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities across production environments.
• Contribute to secure coding practices, vulnerability remediation, and alignment with cybersecurity standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Provide ongoing support for deployed applications, ensuring stability, scalability, and readiness for evolving mission needs.

• Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., .NET, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerized environments.
• Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including schema design and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to work within secure, regulated, or government environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
  

Salary Range: $80,000 - $160,000