Senior Application Developer

Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a two-time USA Today Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Top Workplaces honoree, is seeking a Senior Application Developer to join our growing team supporting our client in Suitland, MD. SFI is responsible for providing full life cycle software development / DevOps for a federal agency.

Summary of Major Job Functions:

The position will focus on developing, enhancing, maintaining, and automating web applications and data-processing workflows. The successful candidate will have strong software engineering fundamentals, analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience working across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

The position will primarily involve Python development, web applications, databases and SQL, process automation, and software quality control. Experience with GIS and geospatial applications is beneficial, but strong software engineering skills and the ability to learn and apply new technologies are the primary requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Software Engineering: Design, develop, test, maintain, and enhance software applications using established software engineering      principles and practices.
• Web Applications: Develop and maintain modern web applications. The current environment uses Vue.js, so experience with Vue or other modern web frameworks and the ability to apply transferable      framework concepts are important.
• Python & Automation: Develop Python applications and      automated workflows to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and support Census product creation and delivery.
• Analysis & Problem Solving: Analyze business and technical      requirements, understand existing processes, identify opportunities for      improvement, and develop logical and maintainable solutions.
• Databases & SQL: Develop and maintain database-driven applications and workflows, including writing and troubleshooting SQL queries.
• SDLC & Testing: Participate throughout the SDLC, including requirements analysis, design, development, code reviews, testing, integration, deployment, maintenance, and documentation.
• Quality Control: Support software quality control and testing activities, including identifying defects and integrating QC into automated workflows where appropriate.
• Application Enhancement: Maintain and enhance existing      applications, including front-end improvements, extension of capabilities, and potential modernization or redevelopment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Census staff, developers, analysts, and other technical teams to develop and implement effective software solutions. 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
• 7+ years of professional software engineering or software development experience.
• 5+ years of professional Python development experience.
• 3+ years of web application development experience using modern web technologies and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, SDLC practices, and application design.
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL
• Experience working in both Linux and Windows environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Vue.js or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with metadata automation.
• Experience with software quality control and automated testing.
• Experience with GIS, geospatial data, or Esri technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.

Additional Information

• To meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be authorized to work in the US
• All candidates will be subject to a complete background check, including, but not limited to, Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment, and Credit History.
• Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and require fingerprinting.

Other Information

• Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Public Trust investigations typically take 4–8 weeks and require fingerprinting.
• Work Environment: Flexible/remote, with occasional on-site support as needed.
• Salary Range: $90,000 – $130,000 annually
• Benefits: SFI offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details available at SFI Careers.
• This is a full-time, W2 position.
• No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.
• Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
• SFI participates in E-Verify.