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Associate Applications Developer Jobs in California

Mazak Corporation

Application Engineer

Gardena, CA · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

The Applications Engineer assists Sales staff by providing technical information on the use of ... Associates degree or certification in a related technical field plus two years of experience in a ...

ADP

Senior Lead Application Developer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$104K - $144K/yr

You will actively collaborate with other associates to share ideas or show what you've learned. You ... Work on multiple in-house ADP applications, as well as work with cross teams while building various ...

ADP

Senior Lead Application Developer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$104K - $144K/yr

You will actively collaborate with other associates to share ideas or show what you've learned. You ... Work on multiple in-house ADP applications, as well as work with cross teams while building various ...

ADP

Application Developers

Pasadena, CA · On-site

You will actively collaborate with other associates to share ideas or show what you've learned. You ... Version control and DevOps tools such as Git and Jenkins; IDEs and development tools such as ...

ADP

Application Developers

Pasadena, CA · On-site

You will actively collaborate with other associates to share ideas or show what you've learned. You ... Version control and DevOps tools such as Git and Jenkins; IDEs and development tools such as ...

ADP

Application Developers

San Dimas, CA · On-site

ADP Technology Services, Inc. is hiring Application Developers in our San Dimas, California ... You will actively collaborate with other associates to share ideas or show what you've learned. You ...

ADP

Application Developers

San Dimas, CA · On-site

ADP Technology Services, Inc. is hiring Application Developers in our San Dimas, California ... You will actively collaborate with other associates to share ideas or show what you've learned. You ...

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How much do associate applications developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate applications developer in California is $110,131.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,900.00 and $138,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Associate Applications Developer?

An Associate Applications Developer is an entry-level professional who assists in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications. They typically work under the supervision of senior developers, contributing to the development of web, desktop, or mobile applications. Their responsibilities often include debugging code, writing documentation, and collaborating with team members to deliver functional software solutions. This role is ideal for recent graduates or those with limited experience looking to build foundational skills in software development.

What are some common challenges Associate Applications Developers face when transitioning from academic projects to real-world software development?

One common challenge for Associate Applications Developers is adapting to collaborative, large-scale codebases where multiple developers contribute, requiring strong version control and communication skills. Unlike academic projects, real-world development often involves adhering to established coding standards, thorough documentation, and regular code reviews. Additionally, learning how to balance new feature development with bug fixes and maintenance tasks is essential. Embracing agile methodologies and collaborating closely with senior developers, testers, and product managers helps smooth this transition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Applications Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Applications Developer, you need a solid understanding of programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C#), software development principles, and a relevant degree in computer science or similar fields. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio or Eclipse, and experience with databases are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective teamwork, and clear communication set standout developers apart. These skills and qualities ensure the ability to build reliable applications, collaborate efficiently, and adapt to evolving project needs.
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Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications

Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications

Northrop Grumman Corporation

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$91K - $137K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 339 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

109th of 518 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Engineer - Cloud and Applications to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in El Segundo, CA.
Accomplish
In this role you will help adapt a suite of mobile control station software applications to a cloud environment, participating in building Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and infrastructure to deploy the solution to an Il-5 cloud environment including containerization, instrumentation, integration, security, and system test. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Dev*Ops, in an Agile software development environment.
Succeed
The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
  • Experience with infrastructure components (VMs, containers, network, storage, Linux/Windows, and IT security concepts)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices
  • Experience with software-defined networking
  • Experience with a coding or scripting language (C, C++, Java, Python)
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence)

Preferred Qualification:
  • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
  • An active Secret or higher clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
  • Certified (associate level or above) in a cloud platform or
    • Azure Platform
    • AWS Platform
  • CompTIA Security+ certification
  • CompTIA Cloud+ certification
  • Experience with administering cloud-based networking (ACL, Security Groups, WAF)
  • Demonstrated experience in cloud adoption, environment prototyping, and data migration
  • Knowledge of account management solutions (RBAC, AWS IAM, Azure AD)
  • Expertise leveraging git for code management (ArgoCD, Flux, Gitlab)
  • Experience leading teams of technical individuals

Thrive with Us
At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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