We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Application Developer to join our team supporting NICHD’s modernization and application sustainment efforts. The developer will contribute to the maintenance, enhancement, and development of mission-critical applications across a diverse portfolio that includes .NET, SharePoint, Drupal, Power Platform, and a range of database and reporting technologies.

Working under the guidance of the Sr. Application Developer and as part of an Agile team, the Junior Developer will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.

• Support the maintenance and enhancement of existing applications including SharePoint workflows, .NET applications, and Drupal-based websites

• Assist with new application development using approved NICHD technologies, including low-code platforms (e.g., Power Apps) and enterprise frameworks

• Perform code updates, bug fixes, and small feature developments under supervision

• Develop and execute unit and integration tests

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives)

• Follow NIH, HHS, and NICHD software standards including Section 508 compliance and USWDS for accessible, user-centered design

• Work with team leads to maintain DevOps pipelines, manage deployments, and validate successful transitions across dev/test/prod environments

• Collaborate on documentation including user guides, release notes, and training materials

• Assist in the monitoring and performance analysis of supported systems, identifying issues before they affect users

• Communicate regularly with cross-functional team members, including Product Manager, QA, and senior developers

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

• 1+ years of experience in software/application development

• Basic experience with one or more of the following:

  • .NET (C#, ASP.NET MVC/WebForms)

  • SharePoint (2013 or later, including workflows)

  • Drupal or another CMS

  • SQL (SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL)

  • JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum software development lifecycle

• Understanding of code versioning tools such as Git

• Exposure to testing frameworks and writing basic test cases

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Analytical Thinking – Ability to assess and understand system requirements and translate them into functional code

• Problem-Solving – Comfortable debugging and troubleshooting application issues in a structured and timely manner

• Adaptability – Able to work with a variety of technologies and pivot between tasks in a dynamic environment

• Collaboration – Works well in Agile teams, listens actively, and contributes positively to discussions and planning sessions

• Attention to Detail – Follows coding standards, adheres to documentation guidelines, and ensures quality in all deliverables

• Experience working in a federal or health IT environment, preferably at NIH

• Familiarity with:

  • Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)

  • Power BI or other data visualization tools

  • DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)

  • Accessibility compliance (Section 508, WCAG)

• Experience contributing to API development or integrations

• The salary range is $65,000-85,000/year. The salary range for this position reflects a variety of factors that influence compensation decisions, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.