Application Developer (TS/SCI + Poly)

Aperio Global brings together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. Our team includes technologists, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who believe the best solutions come from collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

About the role

As an Application Developer, you will support our Eurasia & Western Hemisphere Mission by working alongside mission stakeholders, data scientists, and intelligence analysts. You will design, develop, and deploy mission-focused applications that transform complex data into actionable operational capabilities. This role involves building secure, cloud-based solutions that enhance analyst workflows through modern application development, data visualization, APIs, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications supporting intelligence mission workflows
• Build intuitive user interfaces integrated with scalable back-end services
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs
• Create data visualization capabilities that improve analyst decision-making
• Build and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines for application deployment
• Develop solutions within cloud environments and customer-specific data repositories
• Collaborate with analysts and mission stakeholders to gather requirements and rapidly deliver operational capabilities
• Integrate enterprise data sources into user-facing applications while maintaining security and performance

Requirements

• Mission Focus: Experience developing applications that directly support operational users
• Ability to translate mission requirements into secure, scalable software solutions
• Experience working in cloud environments and customer mission data repositories
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Meade, MD

Skills

• Python
• PySpark
• Java
• JavaScript
• RESTful API development
• CI/CD pipelines
• Git repositories
• Elasticsearch
• Experience with customer corporate tools including: XKS Mission Data Repositories, GM LABBENCH, PRESSUREWAVE

Preferred Qualifications

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Collection cycle operations
• Database query development and optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience developing secure, end-to-end applications in mission environments

Pay

Salary Range: $127,000–$147,000, depending on experience level, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Professional Development