
Application Engineer
Galapagos Federal Systems
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per year
About the role
- Maintain and enhance existing application components, including 4th generation language (4GL) code such as Oracle Forms, Reports, and JavaScript.
- Develop, test, and maintain application functionality during quarterly Agile sprints, supporting bug fixes, emergency priority requirements, and minor system enhancements.
- Conduct code reviews at key development milestones (50%, 75%, and 90% completion) to ensure code quality and maintainability.
- Apply secure coding best practices, including adherence to OWASP principles and DoD Application Security and Development (ASD) STIG requirements.
- Design, maintain, and automate system interfaces and data exchange processes between the core application and internal or external interfacing systems.
- Support approximately 300 annual data exchanges using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) and implement modernized data exchange mechanisms such as API-based integrations.
- Develop reusable integration processes to connect with data sources across multiple cloud infrastructures and incorporate them into the enterprise architecture.
- Integrate application functionality with DoD and Service-level systems to support enterprise interoperability.
- Support the migration and deployment of applications to Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) in compliance with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
- Assist with modernizing the existing monolithic application architecture toward micro front end and micro services based solutions.
- Develop cloud-native application components and micro services supporting ongoing system modernization initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of an enterprise system architecture roadmap supporting modernization efforts through 2030 and beyond.
- Implement user interface and user experience improvements as part of application modernization activities.
- Develop and execute unit testing and automated test cases, ensuring functionality meets performance and quality requirements.
- Integrate automated tests into DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines prior to deployment authorization.
- Participate in System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), interface testing, and regression testing for system releases and updates.
- Perform application security scans using tools such as Fortify and Sonatype, and re-mediate vulnerabilities in accordance with Cyber Hardening Policies.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8140/8570 compliant)
- Preferred Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- DoD Clearance not Required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation for Noncritical-Sensitive position; Tier 5 (T5) required for privileged access role
- Prior experience supporting DMDC or DHRA systems
- Experience with Java, Oracle databases, SQL, and web application development
- Knowledge of Oracle Forms, Reports, and other 4GL technologies
- Experience implementing enterprise application integration patterns and API-based services
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
- Strong understanding of secure coding practices and OWASP security standards
- Experience with Apache Tomcat, web services (REST/SOAP), and enterprise integration technologies
- Familiarity with MicroStrategy or enterprise reporting platforms
- Experience working in AWS GovCloud or other DoD-authorized cloud environments
- Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerized application environments
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid federal holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaOracle FormsOracle ReportsSQL4GLAPI-based servicesCI/CD pipelinesDevSecOpsmicroservicescloud-native application development
Soft Skills
troubleshootingdebuggingproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailcritical thinkingtime managementleadership
Certifications
CompTIA Security+ CE