Applications Developer

As an Applications Developer at ManTech, you will be responsible for developing new user-facing features, updating and maintaining existing applications, and ensuring technical feasibility for various designs. You will need to collaborate with other team members to gather requirements, optimize applications for speed, and validate features upon completion to garner customer approval.

To apply for the Applications Developer position at ManTech, you should possess a Bachelor's Degree along with at least 5 years of relevant experience in software development and systems administration. Familiarity with tools like ServiceNow and web development skills using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks is essential. An interest in agile methodologies and team collaboration skills are also highly valued.

While essential qualifications include experience with ServiceNow and web development, preferred skills for the Applications Developer role at ManTech also include an understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues, code versioning tools, and front-end web design. Coupled with a basic understanding of server management and security certification, these skills will enhance your application.

The work environment for an Applications Developer at ManTech is collaborative and technically innovative. You will work alongside a remote team in a lean/agile development setting, focusing on supporting the USMC contract. This role requires strong communication skills and offers opportunities for professional growth through constant learning and application of new technologies.

To qualify for the Applications Developer position at ManTech, candidates must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance. Security clearances ensure that you can work on sensitive information related to our Marine Corps customers and maintain the integrity of the projects we support.

When answering this question, demonstrate your familiarity with ServiceNow by discussing specific projects you have worked on. Highlight how you utilized ServiceNow for application development or customization to meet client requirements, and the impact it had on project success.

In your response, explain your approach to optimizing applications for scalability. Discuss strategies like code efficiency, using appropriate frameworks, and testing under load conditions, ensuring that the application can handle increased use without performance drops.

Provide a systematic approach to troubleshooting that you follow. Mention how you use debugging tools, gather user feedback, check logs, and collaborate with team members to identify problems efficiently and implement solutions.

Discuss your methods for engaging stakeholders, such as conducting interviews, surveys, or workshops. Emphasize the importance of clear communication and iterative refinement of requirements to ensure project alignment with business objectives.

Share a specific example where you developed or enhanced a web application. Focus on the technologies used, the challenges encountered, and the positive changes made in user experience, providing quantifiable results if possible.

Be specific about your role in agile environments, including whether you participated in sprints, stand-up meetings, and retrospectives. Discuss how agile practices have improved project outcomes and team collaboration in your experience.

Mention the resources you use, such as blogs, online courses, and communities that focus on web development. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning and how applying new tools and techniques has benefited your work.

Discuss specific challenges, such as balancing design aesthetics with technical feasibility or ensuring compatibility across different browsers. Explain how you overcame these issues and the lessons learned from the experience.

Outline your strategy for prioritizing tasks, which could include assessing project deadlines, stakeholder needs, and resource availability. Emphasize the importance of maintaining clear communication with team members and staying adaptable to changing priorities.

Highlight key factors in user interface design, such as usability, accessibility, and responsiveness. Explain your process for incorporating user feedback and testing designs to create intuitive interfaces that meet user needs effectively.