25-2193: Applications Development Expert - Linthicum, MD
Job ID#: 25-2193
Location: Linthicum, MD
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do:
Navitas is seeking an experienced Applications Development Expert to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-level applications that support public sector modernization initiatives. This individual will serve as a technical leader, collaborating across agile teams, and shaping scalable solutions in environments such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Child Support, and Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in full-stack development, enterprise architecture, and Agile delivery in cloud-native environments.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:- Design enterprise-level applications and custom integration solutions including major enhancements and interfaces.
- Provide strategic guidance on cross-business application integration and enterprise solution planning.
- Plan, design, and develop complex software solutions using modern software engineering practices.
- Assist in resolving the most challenging support and production issues.
- Develop programming standards, reusable code architectures, and best practices.
- Apply modern development methodologies and ensure consistency across project teams.
- Research emerging technologies and recommend their applicability to business needs.
- Act as an internal consultant, advocate, and mentor to technical staff.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership across full-stack development, QA, DevOps, and data integration teams.
- Oversee architecture and implementation of scalable solutions in Java, .NET, or hybrid stacks.
- Drive development efforts across multiple Agile teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Lead API-first and microservices design integrated with eligibility, payments, and external systems.
- Translate business requirements into actionable technical implementation plans.
- Guide the development of rules engines, reconciliation logic, and inter-agency data exchange.
- Mentor junior engineers and enforce standards for code quality, documentation, and DevSecOps.
- Align application development with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure 508 compliance, performance tuning, and data security for benefit programs.
- Participate in architecture review boards and advise on modernization and technology roadmaps.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred)
- 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
- Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-level application development teams in the public sector.
- Hands-on full-stack experience with Java, .NET, Spring Boot, Angular, React, and REST API development.
- Strong experience in data integration, ETL (Informatica), Aurora/PostgreSQL, and messaging frameworks.
- Proven expertise with AWS services (Lambda, S3, Aurora, ECS, CloudWatch) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Experience in modern Agile delivery environments involving multiple vendors or agencies.
- Deep understanding of eligibility systems and public sector programs (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Child Support, IES).
- Knowledge of data privacy, 508 compliance, and regulatory alignment in state or federal systems.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- At least 7 years of overall IT experience.
- At least 5 years of specialized experience related to subject matter expertise in HHS or IT systems.
Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.
Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.