Application Developer

Ignite Digital•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

Ignite Digital is seeking an Application Developer to support a U.S. Navy program in the Norfolk, Virginia area. The role involves designing, developing, deploying, and sustaining secure, scalable applications that integrate data across on-premises and cloud environments and support mission objectives. The developer will work closely with Navy stakeholders to deliver custom applications and digital solutions. The position includes building web applications with front-end interfaces and back-end services; integrating artificial intelligence capabilities through Microsoft Azure services; creating automation and low-code/no-code solutions with Microsoft Power Platform; and supporting application lifecycle management. The developer will also build custom components, manage deployments across Azure and on-premises Windows Server environments, use virtualization technologies, administer Microsoft SQL Server databases, and use Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, and PowerShell to support development workflows and operations. An active DoW SECRET clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The listed salary is $120,000 or more, aligned with education and experience.

Requirements

Active DoW SECRET clearance.
Experience with C#, .NET Framework or .NET Core, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, JSON, T-SQL, Python, and R.
Experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Machine Learning, and integrating AI into application workflows.
Power Apps experience, including canvas and model-driven app development.
Power Automate experience with cloud and desktop flows.
Power BI experience with data modeling, DAX, and dashboard or report development.
Experience deploying, configuring, and managing resources in Azure Cloud.
On-premises Windows Server administration experience.
Virtualization experience using VMWare or Hyper-V.
Enterprise database management experience using Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines, repositories, and boards.
Experience using Visual Studio for application development.
Strong understanding of ALM frameworks, solution deployments, and environment strategies.
Custom development experience using SPFx.
Secure coding practices, especially in support of DoD environments.
Ability to work within Agile or DevSecOps workflows.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Statistics, Design, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Relevant technical certifications in Azure, Power Platform, AI/ML, or SQL.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, deploy, and maintain custom applications and mission-focused digital solutions.
Build web applications with intuitive front-end interfaces and secure, efficient back-end services.
Integrate internal and external data sources to support end-to-end functionality and high-performance operations.
Implement AI capabilities using Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI Service, and Azure Machine Learning.
Develop automation and low-code/no-code solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
Support application lifecycle management, including source control, pipelines, environments, and solution-based deployments.
Build and maintain custom components using SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Power Apps Component Framework, and advanced Power BI modeling.
Deploy and manage solutions in Azure Cloud and on-premises Windows Server environments.
Use VMWare or Hyper-V virtualization technologies for system hosting and development environments.
Manage Microsoft SQL Server databases, including T-SQL development, performance tuning, and data modeling.
Use Azure DevOps and Visual Studio to manage work items, repositories, builds, releases, and development workflows.
Create PowerShell automation scripts and tools for CI/CD, system configuration, migration, and administrative tasks.