PLATEAU GRP · 1 day ago
Application Engineer
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expPlateau Software Inc is seeking a highly skilled Application Engineer to support an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program. This role involves the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of complex software applications that support EPA systems and data services, working across the full software development lifecycle in a secure, regulated environment.
Consumer ElectronicsGovernmentInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Formulate, define, and document technical specifications for complex software applications supporting EPA systems
Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain applications using industry-standard engineering practices and manufacturer-supported utilities
Modify and enhance existing applications to improve performance, scalability, security, and maintainability
Support and develop operating system–level and application-level components in Linux-based environments
Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and Django, with API documentation and testing using Swagger/OpenAPI
Develop and maintain database-driven applications leveraging Oracle, PostgreSQL, PL/SQL, and ANSI SQL, including performance tuning and data integrity controls
Support database access and services using Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS)
Develop and maintain front-end and web application components using ReactJS, NodeJS, PHP, and Drupal, integrating with backend services and databases
Utilize Apache web services and application hosting solutions to support enterprise-scale deployments
Work within virtualized and cloud-based environments (VMs/VPCs) to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot application components
Use Git for source control and follow branching, merge, and code review best practices
Track development tasks, defects, and enhancements using Jira, and maintain technical documentation in Confluence
Assist with all phases of software systems programming, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment
Evaluate new and existing software tools and frameworks to ensure alignment with EPA and Plateau GRP technical standards
Support system documentation, audits, and compliance activities required in a federal environment
Qualification
Required
6–10+ years of professional software development experience supporting complex applications (additional experience strongly preferred)
Bachelors degree in a related field
Demonstrated experience working in Linux-based enterprise environments
Strong understanding of full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and secure coding practices
Experience supporting applications in a government, regulated, or compliance-driven environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical solutions clearly
Ability to obtain and maintain and required government security clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
Preferred
Prior experience supporting EPA or other federal civilian agency systems
Familiarity with federal IT standards, security controls, and documentation requirements
Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile environments
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and program requirements
Company
PLATEAU GRP
Plateau Grp provides innovative and agile IT solutions to customer challenges.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Kleinfelder
Founder/CEO
Vishwenath Kizhapandal
President & CEO
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