Lead Developer/Engineer

VariQ is an information security and information technology services company delivering strategic solutions to technology-enabled enterprises. Core competencies include Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure support, and Program Management. VariQ is a Microsoft Gold Partner and a Symantec Platinum Partner.

We are looking for candidates to fill the following Application Developer position for the Department of Homeland Security, to support a current contract.

* Designs, develops, enhances, debugs, and implements software. * Troubleshoots production problems related to software applications. * Researches, tests, builds, and coordinates the conversion and/or integration of new products based on client requirements. * Designs and develops new software products or major enhancements to existing software. Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. * Consults with project teams and end users to identify application requirements. * Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management. * Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools. * Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. * Acts as team leader on projects. * Instructs, assigns, directs, and checks the work of other software developers on development team. * Participates in development of software user manuals.

* Associates' Degree or Higher and/or 5 plus years of experience. * Minimum of 1 year of software development experience with large, complex backend systems. * Experience with one or more of the following: C/C++, Java, database schema, database scripts, .VB .NET code. * Experience in Java/J2EE is a MUST * The Application Developer must be able to write specific IT technologies (Technical Writing expertise) and perform normal Application Development tasks.