Job Description Here is the rewritten Application Developer job description, formatted for easy cutting and pasting into most standard HR systems, job boards, or Statement of Work (SOW) documents. Application Developer (Senior/Lead) Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Developer to design, develop, manage, and maintain custom web applications and business intelligence solutions. This role requires expertise in modern web stacks, robust security implementation, and cloud-based development practices, ensuring high availability and performance for critical enterprise applications. Responsibilities The successful contractor will be responsible for: Application Development & Deployment Design, develop, manage, and maintain complex enterprise applications (e.g., Configuration Change Plan tool) using ASP.NET, C#, T-SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Develop custom solutions, website designs, and integration layers that utilize both external and internal data sources. Utilize development platforms including SharePoint SPFx, Power Platform, Microsoft SQL, Visual Studio, Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell). Perform thorough code testing and error validation prior to all production deployments. Translate high-level business requirements into specific designs through effective prototyping and storyboarding (using data modeling tools, mockups, and flow charts). Business Intelligence & Automation Build robust reports and dashboards using SQL Reporting Services, Power BI, and other Business Intelligence technologies. Integrate automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) cloud services (e.g., Azure AI) into solutions to enhance decision-making capabilities. Security and Infrastructure Implement and adhere to rigorous Information Assurance (IA) security controls such as IAVA, STIG, and Zero Trust architectural requirements. Ensure applications meet Section 508 accessibility compliance. Install and configure Windows servers with related services and features (e.g., IIS, SQL). Support administration of cloud environments, including Azure App Services, SQL Managed Instances, Key Vault, Virtual Machines, and Storage Accounts. Support & Documentation Write comprehensive application user guides and technical documentation. Provide direct technical support and training to end-users. Participate in project planning, design meetings, and provide technical advice on current and trending technologies. Required Qualifications Experience Minimum Six (6) years of experience in web application development and custom solutions using technologies such as C#, SPFx, JavaScript, Angular, React, HTML, T-SQL, .NET, JSON, and PowerShell. Minimum Six (6) years of experience in the installation, configuration, and management of Microsoft Servers, Microsoft IIS, Microsoft SQL, and Visual Studio. Proficiency and in-depth experience in data modeling, User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) design, and implementation. Expertise in the installation, configuration, and management of virtualization technology (Hyper-V and VMware). In-depth experience using AGILE concepts and best practices. Demonstrated experience in implementing STIG and IA policies. Education A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering OR an Associate's Degree in Computer Science with an additional two (2) years of directly relevant experience. Certification Microsoft Certified Developer Associate Certification (or current published/follow-on certification). Security Clearance Must possess an active Secret clearance .