Intermediate Software Developer
Company OverviewDevelopment InfoStructure LLC., (Devis) is a leading provider of innovative software development, management, and consulting services, specializing in cutting-edge technologies such as DevSecOps, AI, and Machine Learning. With over 30 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for government agencies, delivering tailored, mission-critical solutions that drive digital transformation and operational excellence. Our client-centric approach, coupled with our deep domain expertise and technical prowess, enables us to forge enduring relationships and consistently deliver high-impact, adaptive solutions that resonate with the unique needs of the public sector.Job OverviewThe Intermediate Software Developer builds features on the BOAT low-code platform under the technical direction of the Senior Software Developer, contributing to the Crash Causal Factors Program Proof of Concept and to additional applications onboarded onto the platform across the option periods. The role executes hands-on platform configuration, integration, and form and workflow development against user stories in the Product Backlog.This is a full-time, hybrid role aligned to core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern. Primary work happens at a contractor facility in the National Capital Region; on-site presence at DOT Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC, is required within one business day of Government request.Primary DutiesFeature Development on the BOAT PlatformBuild user-facing forms, intake interfaces, and supporting screens that capture questions, forms, and supporting documentationConfigure platform components (process models, interfaces, records, integrations) against sprint commitments under the technical direction of the Senior Software DeveloperImplement role-based access for authenticated users at the application layerImplement case workflow steps, notifications, and audit entriesIntegration and API DevelopmentBuild integrations with the FMCSA data platform to store and retrieve informationBuild and consume REST and SOAP APIs to exchange data with external sources, including State PCR Repository, SafeSpect, and downstream consumersImplement file upload, storage, and metadata handling for narrative reports, images, and videos in multiple file formatsAuthentication and Identity WiringWire DOT MyAccess and Login.gov authentication into BOAT applications under the design produced by the Senior Software DeveloperImplement session management, single sign-on flows, and role mapping consistent with FMCSA identity standardsSprint Delivery and Agile PracticeParticipate in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives as a member of the single integrated software development teamPull user stories from the Product Backlog, deliver to acceptance criteria, and demo Product Increments at the end of each sprint.7Estimate stories with the team and meet commitments to the Release PlanCoordinate with the Business Analyst on acceptance criteria, with the Database Developer on data design, and with the Senior Software Developer on platform patternsTesting, UAT Support, and Defect ResolutionWrite unit tests, configure platform-level test artifacts, and run developer-side smoke tests before promoting changesSupport User Acceptance Testing, including environment preparation, test data, accounts, and defect triage.4.1.2Resolve defects assigned during sprint and release cycles and verify fixes against the original acceptance criteriaSupport performance testing and tuning so end-to-end response times meet the benchmarksConfiguration Management and DocumentationManage platform artifacts under source control or the platform-native configuration management system used by the IPTDocument configuration, integration points, and operational notes that contribute to the Detailed Technical Design Document and User Guide deliverablesMaintain change records, deployment notes, and release artifacts across non-production and production environmentsSecurity and ComplianceApply NIST SP 800-53 controls during configuration and feature buildImplement FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic patterns provided by the platform or by the Senior Software DeveloperHandle Sensitive PII, including incident reporting obligationsSubscribe to and act on US-CERT bulletins under direction from the team leadRequired QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical fieldEquivalent combinations of vendor certifications and demonstrated professional experience will be considered in place of a degreeExperience LevelsThree or more years of professional software development experience, with at least one year on a low-code or BOAT platformDemonstrated hands-on build experience on at least one low-code platform (for example, Appian, Pega, ServiceNow, Microsoft Power Platform, OutSystems, Mendix, or Unqork)Demonstrated experience delivering features in an agile sprint cadence using JIRA-managed backlogsExperience integrating with REST and SOAP APIs and with identity providers such as Login.gov, SAML, or OIDCFederal IT experience is preferred but not required at this levelTechnical KnowledgeWorking knowledge of process modeling, business rules, and form design within at least one named BOAT platformFamiliarity with AWS application services applicable to FMCSA's AWS VPC environment, including EC2, S3, RDS, and API GatewayFamiliarity with JIRA, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions) applied to low-code release artifactsWorking knowledge of FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 199 categorization, and exposure to NIST SP 800-53 control familiesFamiliarity with SQL and basic data modeling for application supportPreferred QualificationsPlatform-specific developer certification on the proposed BOAT platform (for example, Appian Certified Associate or Senior Developer, Pega Certified System Architect, ServiceNow Certified Application Developer, or Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate)AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Developer AssociateCertified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe PractitionerSecurity RequirementsMust pass and maintain the background investigation required by DOT and FMCSA for contractor personnel with access to Sensitive PII, consistent with DOT Order 1630.2BCompletion of annual DOT Security Awareness Training and any FMCSA-mandated specialized trainingU.S. citizenship may be required, consistent with FMCSA contractor policy and access to Sensitive PII systemsExecution of the Non-Disclosure Statement (NDS) before assignmentSalary$126,000 - $154,000 commensurate with background and experienceDevis is an AA/EOE/M/F/Disabled/VET Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability.Powered by JazzHR4hsyb0w6cg