Aptive is seeking a Mobile Application Developer with proven experience developing employee-facing mobile applications; conducting stakeholder interviews to gather business use cases; defining functional requirements and documenting them in a Product Requirements Document; defining the technical architecture for the application; delivering final user interface mock-ups for all supported devices (e.g., Android, iOS); and more. This ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to produce user stories, conduct usability testing, develop and integrate the app with required background systems, and ensure the app implements core functions such as login, messaging, notifications, task tracking, and profile management.

The Mobile Application Developer role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver, and action-oriented team player with previous experience in federal contracting, preferably with military clients. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position.

This position is currently slated to be on site in Washington, DC. Remote work may be considered at a future date. Travel to support client engagements may be required.

 
The expected compensation at the time of requisition creation, is between $110,000 to $130,000.  The position offers with medical, dental and vision coverage.  Additional benefits such as 401K, disability insurance and PTO are provided as well.

• Implement secure authentication mechanisms including SSO and MFA.
• Establish role-based access control (RBAC) at both the application and API levels.
• Build mobile application using agreed-upon technology (e.g., React Native, Flutter, or native SDKs).
• Ensure offline access and syncing capabilities, if applicable.
• Apply encryption to all sensitive data, both at rest and in transit.
• Implement and test all required security protocols (OAuth2, TLS, encryption, secure local storage).
• Conduct a security audit, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Implement audit logging and monitoring for all privileged actions.
• Develop a QA Test Plan covering functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Conduct cross-platform testing on supported devices and OS versions.
• Deliver bug reports and a resolution plan for identified issues.
• Facilitate a UAT (User Acceptance Testing) cycle with the client’s team.
• Prepare and configure deployment to Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and/or enterprise distribution platforms.
• Coordinate internal rollout and phased deployment strategy.
• Provide documentation for app installation and provisioning (including MDM support if applicable).
• Set up monitoring tools (e.g., crash reporting, analytics, error tracking).
• Provide 30/60/90-day post-launch support for bug fixes and critical patches.
• Set up a support ticketing process or escalation path for technical issues.
• Provide documentation for future developers including API specs, architecture diagrams, and deployment procedures.
• Develop training materials including user guides, video tutorials, and FAQs.
• Conduct virtual or on-site training sessions for employee users and administrators.
• Create and implement a communication plan to support employee adoption.
• Establish a feedback mechanism (e.g., in-app surveys or forms) for ongoing user improvement.

• 10 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, media, or a related field OR 5 years of experience with a master’s degree or higher.
• 5 years of directly relevant multimedia experience involving frequent, high-level technical and time-critical needs in the visual marketing, media, and public information service areas.
• Experience with programming languages for mobile applications (e.g., Swift, Kotlin, Java).
• Demonstrated experience with frameworks and libraries (e.g., React Native, Flutter, Xamarin).
• Proficiency with development environments such as Android Studio and Xcode.
• Understanding of design principles for mobile apps.
• Experience with unit testing and UI frameworks.
• Ability to provide consulting services to federal clients.
• Proven experience communication comfortably and effectively with a range of stakeholders both orally and in email.
• Proven experience maintaining an understanding of current events relating to the client and their work while analyzing and developing appropriate and effective responses to those events.
• Ability to understand client’s priorities and provide creative ideas and strategic thought to support their mission.
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

The Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs needs to quickly scale to meet the demands on the modern media environment. The Coast Guard Office of Public Affairs has been tasked to develop digital strategy, enhance its strategic communications staff, and modernize web infrastructure as quickly as possible.

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​

Founded: 2012
Employees: 300+ nationwide

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.