Workflow Application Engineer

Join Our Mission-Focused Team — This Position Is Eligible for a $25,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. These mission-enabling applications support workforce management, finance, acquisitions, security processing, training, recruitment, logistics, program management, executive decision-making, and other critical business functions across multiple secure environments.

We are seeking a Workflow Application Engineer to join one of our Prime Contracts supporting the Government's Corporate Management Services (CMS) organization. Telework up to one day per week! In this role, you will help design, modernize, secure, and sustain the enterprise applications and platforms that keep the organization operating every day. Working alongside experts in software engineering, cloud computing, DevSecOps, systems engineering, user experience, and enterprise platforms, you'll help modernize legacy systems, automate business processes, integrate commercial technologies, and deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your work has broad enterprise impact, you'll find it here. Our diverse and growing team offers the chance to solve complex technical challenges, collaborate with talented professionals, and directly contribute to the technology and services that enable the Government's mission around the world.

This position is ideal for a developer with a strong software engineering foundation who is interested in expanding into enterprise workflow automation and business process application development. You will work alongside experienced engineers and architects to build scalable workflow-driven applications, implement integrations, and modernize enterprise systems supporting critical mission operations. 

Pega is a leading enterprise application platform used by major government agencies and Fortune 500 organizations to build workflow-driven applications, automate complex business processes, and modernize legacy systems. Developers on this team work with a combination of visual application design, software engineering principles, API integrations, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture patterns to rapidly deliver mission-critical solutions.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, configure, and enhance enterprise applications using Pega and related technologies.
• Build workflow-driven and case management solutions that automate and improve business processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and development teams to translate business and user requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain integrations between enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and messaging platforms.
• Participate in application modernization, platform upgrades, bug fixes, and enhancement efforts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, workflow, and system integration issues across multiple environments.
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, development, code reviews, testing, and deployment support.
• Contribute to software quality through unit testing, debugging, and performance validation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to system design, configurations, integrations, and operational procedures. 

 Technical Skills and Tools: 

• Exposure to a tech stack including Pega, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, ElasticSearch, Java, JavaScript, ReactJS, Oracle/Postgres, Kafka, and Hazelcast.
• A strong willingness to learn about COTS products and integrations, particularly with PEGA services.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential system issues.
• Enthusiasm for tackling new challenges while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 

 Required Qualifications:

• An active security clearance with polygraph.
• A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and six (6) years of experience in software development/engineering. Ten (10) years of experience in software development/engineering may be substituted in lieu of a degree 
• Experience building workflow-driven applications, business process automation solutions, enterprise platforms, CRM systems, case management systems, or operational support applications
• Experience developing or supporting enterprise applications and software solutions.
• Experience with modern software development technologies such as Java, JavaScript, ReactJS, REST APIs, SQL, or similar technologies.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and enterprise platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to obtain Pega Systems Architect Certification within six (6) months of starting.
• Must be able to work between core hours of 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Technology Stack:

• PEGA
• Java
• NiFi
• Python 
• Django 
• AWS 
• ReactJS 
• PostgreSQL 
• Docker  

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise workflow or automation platforms such as Pega, Appian, ServiceNow, Camunda, or similar technologies.
• Experience working in cloud-hosted environments including AWS.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications using APIs, messaging, or event-driven architectures.
• Experience developing applications using model-driven, low-code, or rapid application development platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new platforms, frameworks, and technologies quickly. 

The estimated salary range for this position is between $150,000-$200,000 (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.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join our mission-focused team. This position is eligible for a $25,000 Welcome Bonus for qualified candidates. Bonus eligibility and payment terms apply.