Web Developer / Applications Support
Laurel, MD

Job Description

Do you enjoy web application development? Are you a creative problem solver with strong analytical abilities? Do you have the skills necessary to meet with customers to capture requirements and craft a targeted solution?

If this is you, we believe you would enjoy being a part of our team at APL.

We are seeking a dynamic IT professional to help us enhance, support and maintain an existing suite of enterprise-wide web applications. You and other members of the team will work together with internal customers to ensure success in their business processes. We are ranked as one of Computerworld's 2018 Top Places to Work in IT and are looking to add the best talent to our team.

As a web developer …

* You will be responsible for enhancing and maintaining applications which implement enterprise Quality processes and procedures (e.g. Risk Management, Public Release).
* You will provide direct support to our internal customers.


* You will design innovative solutions using web development technologies, participate actively in analysis and design reviews, and implement solutions to technical issues


* You are willing to work occasional weekend and other after hours work to meet critical project/work-related business needs.
* You are a US Citizen.

We are looking for someone who has. . .

* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent professional work experience.
* A strong motivation to identify and pursue implementation of highly innovative solutions.


* Ability to exercise control over multiple priorities and assemble a plan to balance multiple tasks with high attention to details.


* Proficiency in custom web development technology, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.


* A good understanding of SQL and databases such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.


* A breadth of skills that provide you capability to work independently as well as being effective within a multi-disciplinary team.


* Great interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication capabilities



You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have …

* 1-2 years of related professional experience.
* Knowledge of or experience with the full software development process and modern software engineering practices.
* Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative development processes.
* Experience with ColdFusion, AJAX, .NET, PHP, and other web-related technologies.
* Strong SQL skills.
* Familiarity with web development programs such as Eclipse.
* Familiarity with test and configuration management tools such as Git and SVN.
* Familiarity with Linux/Unix environment management.



Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.