GA DOR - Applications Developer 1

Varmoda is seeking an Application Developer to support the configuration, enhancement, development, and ongoing administration of a mission-critical Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) application platform supporting multiple integrated modules and business functions. This role will work across requirements gathering, application configuration, development, testing, deployment, debugging, and production support activities.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong developer with experience in object-oriented programming, SQL databases, application configuration, and software development best practices. Candidates should be eager to learn, adaptable, and capable of working in both Agile and traditional development environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support configuration and administration of a multi-module Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) application platform.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
• Configure application settings, reference tables, business rules, and user access permissions.
• Develop and implement application enhancements and change requests.
• Perform scripting, software debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Support source control management and deployment activities.
• Conduct application testing, validation, and quality assurance activities.
• Develop implementation specifications and technical documentation.
• Provide production application support and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project personnel to deliver system enhancements.
• Ensure software solutions follow development standards, coding best practices, and established methodologies.
• Participate in system upgrades, integrations, and release activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience working with SQL databases.
• Minimum 2 years of object-oriented software development experience utilizing:
  • C#
  • .NET
  • Java
  • VB.NET
  • Similar OO programming languages
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • PowerPoint
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and SDLC concepts.
• Understanding of coding standards, development best practices, and application support processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Strong willingness to learn new technologies and business processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web services development and integrations.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and API integrations.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Experience developing and optimizing SQL Stored Procedures.
• Experience supporting enterprise COTS software solutions.
• Exposure to Agile development environments.
• Experience with software configuration and customization activities.
• Familiarity with source control and application deployment processes.

Certifications & Clearance

Required Compliance

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder required.
• Local Georgia candidates only.
• Tax Clearance Letter required at the time of submission.
• Candidate must successfully pass:
  • Criminal Background Investigation
  • Fingerprinting Process
  • Georgia Tax Compliance Verification

Important Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates with overdue or unpaid Georgia tax obligations are not eligible.
• Candidates with felony convictions are not eligible.
• No OPT, CPT, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD) candidates will be considered.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Oracle SQL Certification
• Java or .NET Development Certifications

About Varmoda

Varmoda is a federal IT solutions provider founded in 2020 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering citizen-centric public services across Financial Assistance, Public Benefits, and Security & Defense domains. Our five-layer architecture — Salesforce (Engagement), Databricks (Data), ServiceNow (Orchestration), Pega (Decisioning), and Oracle HR (Capacity) — puts data at the common thread of every solution we build for federal agencies and the citizens they serve. Varmoda holds CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications, and is recognized as a V3 veteran-friendly employer.

Why Varmoda

• Growth opportunity within a fast-scaling federal IT firm
• Direct impact on citizen-facing federal programs
• Competitive benefits including 401k, health insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance and others — customize per role/location
• Veteran-friendly (V3) workplace culture