RIVA Solutions, Inc.

Sr. Application Developer

RIVA Solutions, Inc.  •  United States (Hybrid)  •  27 minutes ago
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Job Description

Position: Sr. Application Developer

Location: Remote
Terms: Full Time
Clearance: Public Trust
Travel: 0-10%

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for Federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions—we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.

RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability (R.I.V.A.). They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one—all while supporting missions that matter.

Program Overview

This role supports the Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Office of Information Systems Management under the CATTS IDIQ, providing senior application development and project leadership for business systems and mission-support applications. The work includes planning, analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, enhancement, and sustainment of applications that support functional areas such as finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, and contracts.

The CATTS standardized labor categories in Section J.3., Attachment 02 apply. The Contractor is responsible for appropriately mapping education, experience, and certification requirements to the Government-defined responsibilities. Any deviations from the Section J.3 labor-category definitions must be clearly identified in the task order proposal.

RIVA Solutions is seeking a Senior Application Developer / Project Lead with 10+ years of related experience to analyze functional business applications, translate detailed designs into working software, and provide technical leadership across the application development lifecycle. The role combines hands-on development, system design, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical direction to ensure complex applications meet functional, performance, and schedule objectives.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Microsoft and enterprise application technologies, including ASP.NET/.NET Framework, J2EE, object-oriented design and programming, web services, relational databases, JavaScript frameworks, Salesforce, SQL Server Reporting Services, and modern source-control and development toolchains.

Core Responsibilities

  • Analyze functional business applications and design specifications for functional areas such as finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, and contracts.
  • Develop block diagrams, logic flow charts, system designs, and other technical artifacts that translate business and functional requirements into implementable solutions.
  • Translate detailed designs into computer software using established programming techniques, development standards, and internet-based application technologies.
  • Design, develop, test, debug, and refine software to produce required products and satisfy documented design objectives.
  • Develop and maintain solutions using ASP.NET/.NET Framework, J2EE, object-oriented design (OOD), object-oriented programming (OOP), WSDL, Web Services, and relational database management systems.
  • Develop and support application components using jQuery, JavaScript, VBScript, GitLab, Visual Studio, LLBLGen Pro, Kendo, Telerik, TFS, jQuery Maps, Salesforce, and SQL Server Reporting Services.
  • Enhance existing software to reduce operating time, improve efficiency, address defects, and support evolving mission or business requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain required program-level, system-level, technical, and user-level documentation throughout the software lifecycle.
  • Apply knowledge of programming techniques, computer internet systems, application architecture, and enterprise development practices to complex technical problems.
  • Provide technical direction and project leadership to programmers and development staff to ensure program milestones and deadlines are met.
  • Support system design and application programming on large-scale database management systems and develop complex software solutions to satisfy design objectives.
  • Collaborate with Government stakeholders and technical teams to clarify requirements, resolve implementation issues, and support successful delivery of application solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 10+ years of related application development, software engineering, or systems development experience, including technical leadership or project-lead responsibilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology field from an accredited U.S. university.
  • Expertise in ASP.NET and the .NET Framework.
  • Experience with J2EE, object-oriented design (OOD), object-oriented programming (OOP), WSDL, and Web Services.
  • Demonstrated experience developing solutions within relational database management systems (RDBMS) and large-scale DBMS environments.
  • Hands-on experience with jQuery, JavaScript, VBScript, GitLab, Visual Studio, LLBLGen Pro, Kendo, Telerik, TFS, jQuery Maps, Salesforce, and SQL Server Reporting Services.
  • Experience performing system design, application programming, software testing, debugging, performance enhancement, and production support for complex applications.
  • Experience preparing technical documentation, program-level documentation, and user-level documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to programmers and coordinate development activities against program deadlines.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Federal application development programs or task orders governed by CATTS or comparable Federal labor-category frameworks.
  • Experience developing applications that support finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, contracts, or related enterprise business functions.
  • Advanced experience designing and developing complex software applications on large-scale database platforms.
  • Experience leading or mentoring development teams and coordinating technical work across multiple application components.
  • Experience improving legacy applications for performance, maintainability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Experience integrating enterprise applications, web services, Salesforce, reporting platforms, and relational data sources.
  • Familiarity with structured software development lifecycle practices, source-control workflows, and release management in Government environments.
  • Experience working directly with Government stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.

Salary

$185,000

RIVA Benefits

  • Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
  • Long- and Short-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Wellness Program Initiatives
  • RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
  • Additional Workplace Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

RIVA Solutions, Inc.

About RIVA Solutions, Inc.

RIVA Solutions, Inc. (RIVA) is a new kind of government contractor providing Digital Transformation to the public sector. We specialize in DevSecOps, Cloud, Data and Analytics, and Cybersecurity for the Federal Civilian, DOD, National Security, and Federal Health markets.

At RIVA, we are managers, technologists, and scientists, providing solutions through our people.

We are committed to growing with our employees by investing in training and career development to grow their management and technology skillsets, helping us mentor the workforce of tomorrow.

Our Innovation Solutions Center (ISC) brings subject matter experts together to recommend new technologies or business processes to produce greater efficiency, cost savings and innovation.

It’s through this approach that we’ve earned recognition as one of the Washington Business Journal (WBJ) 75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington, been named as one of NVTC’s Top 100 Tech Companies, and are #44 in the DC Metropolitan area on the Inc. 5000 List.

What We Do:

Achieve results through innovation, values, and accountability. That's RIVA. Powering solutions for better government.

Our Mission:

To solve complex problems with creative solutions in a world of new technologies.

Our Vision:

To implement enterprise solutions for agency transformation, meeting the goals of every mission we serve.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2009
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