Senior Developer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and document Single Sign-On (SSO) Application Portal scalable and secure enterprise solutions across a suite of DPSCS
• Provide hands-on support and development assistance for applications including but not limited to: Maryland Automated Guidelines System (MAGS), Expungement Tracking System (ETS), National Data Exchange System (NDEX), Inmate Locator, DPP Online Training Program, Asset Tracking System (ATS), Single Sign-On (SSO) Application Portal, Offender Watch Sex Offender Registry, DP Alert System, Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Sharing System (MARIS), and Asset Tracking System (ATS)
• Assist in building, configuring, and deploying IIS web servers for production and development environments
• Design and implement SSO (Single Sign-On) across internal application suites using Okta and SAML, including integration with the DPSCS Content Management System (CMS)
• Lead the modernization of legacy applications through cloud-native architecture and containerization strategies where appropriate
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, security teams, and database administrators to ensure compliance, performance, and reliability across systems
• Analyze existing systems to identify and resolve architecture, performance, or security issues
• Maintain documentation and ensure solutions align with enterprise IT and cybersecurity standards

Required Skills/Certifications

• Knowledge of TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
• Hands-on experience with Information Systems Architect (CISA) or CITA-Professional (IASA Global)
• Demonstrated experience architecting and developing enterprise applications using both Microsoft (.NET/.NET Core) and Java (Spring Boot) technology stacks
• Experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Strong understanding of Spring Boot fundamentals, including Dependency Injection, RESTful API development, and Microservices architecture
• Familiar with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• One or more Cloud Architecture Certifications, such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Programming Languages & Frameworks: .NET / .NET Core, Web API 2.0

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Deep understanding of criminal justice and public safety systems, including integrations with federal (e.g., FBI/NDEX) and state-level law enforcement systems
• Experience in government or regulated environments with complex compliance requirements
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences
• Able to lead technical teams and mentor junior developers and engineers
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a strong analytical mind

Technical Assessment

Candidates will complete a hands-on coding assessment involving both React and Spring Boot applications. The assessment requires identifying and resolving defects affecting user authentication and SID-based search functionality, demonstrating full-stack troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• Company paid life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid-time-off
• Paid holidays