Senior Developer

ITnova is seeking a Senior Developer to design and oversee robust, scalable, and secure architecture solutions for a broad suite of internal and external-facing applications. The ideal candidate will hold multiple industry-standard certifications and have hands-on experience architecting, troubleshooting, and enhancing complex enterprise systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and document Single Sign-On (SSO) Application Portal scalable and secure enterprise solutions across a suite of DPSCS

• Provide hands-on support and development assistance for applications including but not limited to:

• Maryland Automated Guidelines System (MAGS)

• Expungement Tracking System (ETS)

• National Data Exchange System (NDEX)

• Inmate Locator

• DPP Online Training Program

• Asset Tracking System (ATS)

• Single Sign-On (SSO) Application Portal

• Offender Watch Sex Offender Registry

• DP Alert System

• Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Sharing System (MARIS)

• Assist in building, configuring, and deploying IIS web servers for production and development environments.

• Design and implement SSO (Single Sign-On) across internal application suites using Okta and SAML, including integration with the DPSCS Content Management System (CMS).

• Lead the modernization of legacy applications through cloud-native architecture and containerization strategies where appropriate.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, security teams, and database administrators to ensure compliance, performance, and reliability across systems.

• Analyze existing systems to identify and resolve architecture, performance, or security issues.

• Maintain documentation and ensure solutions align with enterprise IT and cybersecurity standards.

Required Skills/Certifications:

• Knowledge of TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)

• Hands-on experience with Information Systems Architect (CISA) or CITA-Professional (IASA Global)

• Demonstrated experience architecting and developing enterprise applications using both Microsoft (.NET/.NET Core) and Java (Spring Boot) technology stacks.

• Experience designing and developing enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot.

• Strong understanding of Spring Boot fundamentals, including Dependency Injection, RESTful API development, and Microservices architecture

• Familiar with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• One or more Cloud Architecture Certifications, such as:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Google Professional Cloud Architect

• Programming Languages & Frameworks:

• .NET / .NET Core

• Web API 2.0

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Deep understanding of criminal justice and public safety systems, including integrations with federal (e.g., FBI/NDEX) and state-level law enforcement systems.

• Experience in government or regulated environments with complex compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.

• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior developers and engineers.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a strong analytical mind.

Technical Assessment

Candidates will complete a hands-on coding assessment involving both React and Spring Boot applications. The assessment requires identifying and resolving defects affecting user authentication and SID-based search functionality, demonstrating full-stack troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits

• • Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

• • Company paid life Insurance

• • 401k

• • Paid-time-off

• • Paid holidays

• ITnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.