Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

About A-TEK

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation, delivering tailored solutions that enable federal agencies to stay ahead in a complex digital landscape. Through a digital-first strategy, A-TEK enhances mission capabilities by leveraging deep domain expertise in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our modern, secure, and automated approaches are designed to support federal operations with agility and resilience.

Position Summary

A-TEK is seeking a Senior Application Developer. The IT Senior Developer designs and implements advanced software solutions to support the federal client’s mission. This position is critical in creating, testing, and maintaining innovative applications leveraging modern and emerging technologies. The Senior Application Developer will work with the project development team in close partnership with researchers, scientists, and administrative staff focused on safeguarding and improving the nation’s health.

This position is based in Bethesda, MD.

Key Responsibilities

Perform full software development lifecycle tasks.
Develop cost-effective solutions using complex coding.
Produce technical specifications and program documentation.
Lead development of applications involving GenAI, AI, and NLP.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in complex programming and systems development.
Minimum 2 years of experience developing and implementing GenAI, AI, NLP, and LLM technologies.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Advanced proficiency in full-stack development technologies (e.g., React, Node.js, Python, Java).
Hands-on experience with modern DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes.
Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in application development for federal health IT programs, such as NIH, FDA, HHS, or VA.

Professional certification in secure coding practices (e.g., CSSLP, CEH).

The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $185,000 commensurate with experience.

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A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.

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