Lead Application Engineer

North Stone is seeking a Lead Application Engineer to support development and sustainment of the DOW logistics application. The Lead Application Engineer will serve as the primary developer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining application features while guiding development standards and ensuring system performance and reliability.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain application components using Java, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Provide technical leadership and code guidance to the development team.
• Participate in system design discussions and architecture reviews.
• Develop and maintain application integrations and backend services.
• Troubleshoot application issues and implement performance improvements.
• Ensure code quality through peer reviews and adherence to development standards.
• Collaborate with QA, DevSecOps, and system engineers to ensure successful releases.
• Maintain documentation for application architecture and development processes.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Privileged and SIPR access.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong development experience with Java, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Experience supporting enterprise application development and sustainment.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoW or USAF Cloud One cloud environments.
• Experience with modern web frameworks and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud-based application environments.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps development pipelines.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.