Senior Application Developer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Department: NIS

At Freedom Technology Solutions Group, we are passionate about delivering innovative, mission-focused solutions that help our customers succeed. We are seeking a Senior Maximo Application Developer to support the design, configuration, customization, and sustainment of enterprise asset management solutions leveraging IBM Maximo.

This role is ideal for a seasoned application developer with strong COTS enterprise system experience who can lead solution development efforts, mentor junior staff, and partner closely with customers and technical teams. Prior hands-on Maximo experience is not required; however, experience working with complex COTS platforms is required, and the selected candidate must be comfortable quickly learning new tools and frameworks.

Ky Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical contributor supporting the configuration and customization of IBM Maximo-based applications

• Lead the design and implementation of Maximo application solutions using COTS best practices and supported extensibility approaches

• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable, maintainable application configurations and enhancements

• Develop and maintain application components including workflows, automation scripts, UI configurations, integrations, and security settings

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and team members

• Collaborate with functional analysts, infrastructure teams, database administrators, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure solution alignment

• Support application upgrades, patches, and enhancements across the system lifecycle

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues in development, test, and production environments

• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise standards, security requirements, and configuration management processes

• Contribute to technical documentation, design artifacts, and knowledge transfer activities

• Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to provide technical insight and recommend improvements

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Senior-level experience supporting or developing COTS enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, EAM, CRM, asset management platforms)

• TS/SCI with FS poly 

• Strong background in application configuration, customization, or development within commercial software environments

• Twelve (12) Years of Experience, or sixteen (16) Years of Experience in lieu of a technical degree 

• Experience working with Java-based or web-based enterprise applications

• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL

• Experience supporting applications across the full lifecycle (development, test, production)

• Ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural recommendations, and guide solution decisions

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability and willingness to rapidly learn IBM Maximo and related technologies

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with IBM Maximo or Maximo Application Suite (MAS)

• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Bash)

• Familiarity with integrations, REST APIs, or middleware solutions

• Experience in federal, DoD, or other regulated enterprise environments

• Understanding of ITIL, change management, and release management processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent experience

The estimated salary range for this position is between $190,000-$250,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.