Application Developer

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. has a full-time job opportunity for a candidate to join the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Application Development team at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM.  The ideal candidate provides application development support to AFRL by comprehending industry standard software engineering methodologies and applying these techniques while developing and maintaining application solutions.  The candidate should have experience with configuring systems to define, manage, automate, and structure business processes for an organization. As a ServiceNow developer, the candidate will play a pivotal role in customizing and expanding the ServiceNow platform to meet the specific needs of the organization while also supporting all software lifecycle activities with a focus on Agile/Scrum methodologies.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom applications utilizing coding technologies with specialization in JavaScript, CSS, HTML.
• Low code/no code environments including work-flows integrating customer business rules (ServiceNow).
• Configure and customize existing ServiceNow modules to optimize efficiency and user experience.
• Ability to apply standard software engineering methods and project lifecycle management techniques to deliver sound software and documentation.
• Ability to write and update user and administrator documentation for applications (All documentation should comply with customer specifications).
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the development team to gather feedback and ensure alignment with requirements.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with other developers.
• Implement and follow Agile/Scrum software lifecycle processes.
• Possess an understanding of code design industry standards/style guides to standardize code formatting and increase peer review efficiency.
• Integrate AFRL applications with various data sources, which include flat files and existing databases (SQL, Access, or similar).
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures for managed systems.
• Familiarity applying Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides (DISA STIGs) to include the Web Server STIG, Application Security and Development STIG, SQL Server STIG, and the Cloud SRG
• Maintain service lifecycle management information, and ensure new services adhere to government enterprise standards.
• Ability to conduct service performance assessment and scalability planning.
• Utilize government provided tools and methodologies to support service life-cycle management activities, experience with ServiceNow and/or Agility platforms a plus.
• Experience in assisting individuals in problem solving utilizing the potential of ServiceNow as it relates to their job function.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with business stakeholders/users.
• Follow policies and procedures for change and incident management.
• Analyze existing code (JavaScript, HTML, and CSS) and requirements for replacement in new environments.
• Exhibit familiarity with the following Microsoft collaboration platform tools: SharePoint On-line, Teams, OneDrive, etc.

Experience Requirements:

Three to five years’ experience in software development in a web environment, backend development, and intermediate experience with frontend user interface development.  Applicant must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, may direct the activities of other team members, diplomatic, multi-task capable, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable and reliable.  Prior experience in a government consulting services environment is preferred.

Qualifications/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business Management or MIS related field preferred, or experience in lieu of degree; High School diploma required if no existing higher education diplomas
• Experience with object-oriented programming principles and software development methodologies.
• Proven experience as a ServiceNow developer or a similar development platform.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance is required
• Minimum DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) IAT-II (Sec+ CE) certification preferred. 
• ServiceNow Certified Systems Administrator (CSA) certification required within 6 months of hire. 
• Completion of certification preferred within first 6 months of development within the ServiceNow environment.
• Delta exam to maintain certification every 12 months.

SMS is a veteran-owned network integrator established in 1976.  With an employee retention rate averaging over 5 years, our ability to hire quality people and retain them in a rapidly evolving IT market proves why we are a world-class information technology company. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices. As a result, SMS is proud to be ISO 9001:2008 Registered and a CMMI Level 3 certified company, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers, partners and employees. 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.