Application Developer (TS/SCI + Poly)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 6, 2026. Aperio Global scores A on the Alion truth index.
Our Mission Statement
At Aperio Global, we bring together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. We focus on work where our expertise creates the greatest impact.
Our team includes technologists, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who believe the best solutions come from collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. From cyber operations and AI platforms to cloud-native software and emerging technologies, our work speaks for itself.
Come Solve With Us
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development. We invest in our people because great missions require great teams.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to federal government contract and security clearance requirements.
TS/SCI with a POLYGRAPH is REQUIRED to be considered for this role.
Solve for Next.
Aperio Global is seeking an Application Developer to support our Eurasia & Western Hemisphere Mission. In this role, you'll work alongside mission stakeholders, data scientists, and intelligence analysts to design, develop, and deploy mission-focused applications that transform complex data into actionable operational capabilities.
You'll build secure, cloud-based solutions that directly enhance analyst workflows by integrating modern application development, data visualization, APIs, and automation into mission-critical environments.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications supporting intelligence mission workflows
Build intuitive user interfaces integrated with scalable back-end services
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs
Create data visualization capabilities that improve analyst decision-making
Build and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines for application deployment
Develop solutions within cloud environments and customer-specific data repositories
Collaborate with analysts and mission stakeholders to gather requirements and rapidly deliver operational capabilities
Integrate enterprise data sources into user-facing applications while maintaining security and performance
What We're Looking For
Mission Focus:
Experience developing applications that directly support operational users
Ability to translate mission requirements into secure, scalable software solutions
Experience working in cloud environments and customer mission data repositories
Required Technical Skills
Python
PySpark
Java
JavaScript
RESTful API development
CI/CD pipelines
Git repositories
Elasticsearch
Experience with customer corporate tools including:
XKS
Mission Data Repositories
GM
LABBENCH
PRESSUREWAVE
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Ability to work onsite in Fort Meade, MD
Preferred Qualifications:
Docker
Kubernetes
Collection cycle operations
Database query development and optimization
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Experience developing secure, end-to-end applications in mission environments
Salary Range: $127,000-$147,000, depending on experience level, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.
The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.
Benefits
At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset-our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Professional Development
- (and much more)
Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs - never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.