Application Engineer

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a qualified Application Engineer to support a mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) database system. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining application components and system integrations that facilitate seamless data exchange across the DoD enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance existing application components, including 4th generation language (4GL) code such as Oracle Forms, Reports, and JavaScript
• Develop, test, and maintain application functionality during quarterly Agile sprints, supporting bug fixes, emergency priority requirements, and minor system enhancements
• Conduct code reviews at key development milestones (50%, 75%, and 90% completion) to ensure code quality and maintainability
• Apply secure coding best practices, including adherence to OWASP principles and DoD Application Security and Development (ASD) STIG requirements
• Design, maintain, and automate system interfaces and data exchange processes between the core application and internal or external interfacing systems
• Support approximately 300 annual data exchanges using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) and implement modernized data exchange mechanisms such as API-based integrations
• Develop reusable integration processes to connect with data sources across multiple cloud infrastructures and incorporate them into the enterprise architecture
• Integrate application functionality with DoD and Service-level systems to support enterprise interoperability
• Support the migration and deployment of applications to Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) in compliance with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
• Assist with modernizing the existing monolithic application architecture toward micro front end and micro services based solutions
• Develop cloud-native application components and micro services supporting ongoing system modernization initiatives
• Contribute to the development of an enterprise system architecture roadmap supporting modernization efforts through 2030 and beyond
• Implement user interface and user experience improvements as part of application modernization activities
• Develop and execute unit testing and automated test cases, ensuring functionality meets performance and quality requirements
• Integrate automated tests into DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines prior to deployment authorization
• Participate in System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), interface testing, and regression testing for system releases and updates
• Perform application security scans using tools such as Fortify and Sonatype, and re-mediate vulnerabilities in accordance with Cyber Hardening Policies

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• CompTIA Security+ CE (DoW 8140/8570 compliant)
• DoW Clearance not Required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation for Noncritical-Sensitive position; Tier 5 (T5) required for privileged access role
• Prior experience supporting DMDC or DHRA systems
• Experience with Java, Oracle databases, SQL, and web application development
• Knowledge of Oracle Forms, Reports, and other 4GL technologies
• Experience implementing enterprise application integration patterns and API-based services
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and OWASP security standards
• Experience with Apache Tomcat, web services (REST/SOAP), and enterprise integration technologies
• Familiarity with MicroStrategy or enterprise reporting platforms
• Experience working in AWS GovCloud or other DoD-authorized cloud environments
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerized application environments
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• DoW 8140 cybersecurity workforce certifications