Senior Application Developer

About the role

Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. These mission-enabling applications support workforce management, finance, acquisitions, security processing, training, recruitment, logistics, program management, executive decision-making, and other critical business functions across multiple secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack application components using React and Java (Spring-based frameworks).
• Build and enhance Pega Constellation UI components, including custom controls and reusable front-end elements.
• Integrate React/Java applications with Pega workflows and services, ensuring seamless data flow and user experience.
• Analyze and interpret Pega rules and configurations to support system integration and solution design.
• Collaborate with architects and technical leads to support solution architecture, particularly in hybrid (custom + COTS/Pega) environments.
• Contribute to COTS integrations, ensuring external tools and platforms are effectively incorporated into the application ecosystem.
• Participate in system design discussions related to workflow orchestration and application modernization.
• Support migration efforts from legacy systems to a modernized stack leveraging Pega, React, and Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and ensure alignment across development, integration, and migration efforts.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to deliver secure, maintainable, and high-quality code.
• Support deployments, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to improving system performance and stability across environments.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and twelve (12) years' experience as a developer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Sixteen (16) years’ development experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Strong proficiency in React and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Familiarity with Oracle databases and SQL
• Ability and willingness to learn and work within Pega, including navigating Pega applications and understanding rule structures.
• Must be able to work during core hours of Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Willingness to get relevant PEGA certification within 6 months of start

Desired

• Enthusiasm for tackling new challenges while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in an Agile Development environment
• Experience integrating front-end applications with backend services and APIs.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a $25,000 Welcome Bonus for qualified candidates. Bonus eligibility and payment terms apply.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is between $200,000-$275,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.