***Please note: This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered.***

Job Title: Application Support Developer
Job Type: Contract (this role is a 6-month assignment)
Job Salary: $35-$37/hour (DOE)
Job Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/week
Job Location: Houston, TX 77002

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Web Application Developer to support the enhancement, maintenance, and ongoing development of a large-scale, enterprise web application used by multiple public-sector agencies. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative Agile team environment focused on critical, data-driven systems.

Must pass a background check, drug screening, and reference check as part of onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

Support a mission-critical web application used across multiple agencies
Perform analysis, development, testing, and debugging for enhancements and bug fixes
Collaborate with developers, stakeholders, and business users to gather and validate requirements
Work through backlog items, user stories, and application improvements
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in a production environment
Assist with application maintenance and support activities
Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
Support system documentation, testing processes, and issue resolution tracking
Provide occasional end-user support and interaction
Assist with reporting and batch process support as needed

Requirements

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience in web application development or support
Experience with application maintenance, enhancements, and bug fixing
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
This role involves supporting a high-visibility, mission-critical system
Candidates must be comfortable working in a collaborative, stakeholder-facing environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting enterprise-level or multi-user systems
Exposure to public sector, government, or justice-related systems
Experience working with systems shared across multiple agencies
Familiarity with SQL/databases and reporting tools
Experience with backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
Background in production support environments with direct user interaction

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