Mobile App Developer Jobs in District of Columbia

As a Sr. Mobile Engineer I, you'll design, build, and sustain secure iOS and Android applications with the goal of delivering mission-critical mobile capabilities across the federal government. Our engineering team is responsible for building and operating high-security mobile solutions for a highly visible government customer, and you'll play a key role in delivering reliable, secure, and scalable applications by contributing immediately within an Agile delivery model, collaborating closely with security and backend teams, and driving disciplined execution in a classified environment.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

What you'll do:

• Use cross-platform mobile frameworks and native iOS/Android technologies to design, develop, test, and maintain secure mobile applications.
• Apply secure coding practices aligned with RMF, STIGs, and secure SDLC standards.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend APIs, enterprise services, and identity and access management solutions..
• Support Mobile Device Management (MDM) integrations, including Samsung Knox and VMware AirWatch.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and sprint execution to deliver mission-critical capabilities.
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical decisions clearly to teammates and leadership.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues rapidly in high-security environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and technical excellence across the team.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred; relevant experience may be substituted.
• Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, or higher).
• 5+ years of professional development of cross-platform mobile applications for both iOS and Android.
• Experience maintaining, integrating, optimizing, and debugging existing mobile applications in operational environments.
• Experience implementing secure mobile application architectures, including authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms.
• Experience integrating mobile applications with enterprise services and APIs, including REST-based interfaces.
• Experience supporting mobile device management and secure enterprise mobile deployments, including Samsung Knox SDK and Knox REST APIs.
• Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.

This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

SALARY RANGE: $170,000 - $216,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• • Performance-based bonuses
  • Company-paid training and/or certifications
  • Referral bonuses