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ManTech International

Mobile Application Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$114K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Mobile Application Developer will design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance mobile applications. These applications are critical to supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP ...

ManTech

Mobile Application Developer

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

$114K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Mobile Application Developer will design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance mobile applications. These applications are critical to supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP ...

Leidos

Mobile Application Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

The Homeland Sector within Leidos is seeking a Mobile Application Developer to provide technical expertise on a mission-critical program whose purpose is to development, modernize, enhance, operate ...

Leidos

Mobile Application Developer

Ashburn, VA

$107K - $195K/yr

The Homeland Sector within Leidos is seeking a Mobile Application Developer to provide technical expertise on a mission-critical program whose purpose is to development, modernize, enhance, operate ...

VTG

Mobile Application Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site

The Systems Engineer will support technical meetings with vendors to communicate program and ... They will develop mobile applications and be proficient with both Android and iOS app development.

VTG

Mobile Application Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site

The Systems Engineer will support technical meetings with vendors to communicate program and ... They will develop mobile applications and be proficient with both Android and iOS app development.

VTG

Mobile Application Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site

The Systems Engineer will support technical meetings with vendors to communicate program and ... They will develop mobile applications and be proficient with both Android and iOS app development.

Digital Links Inc

Mobile App Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Mobile Application Developer (Flutter) Location: Ashburn, VA (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview We are seeking a Mobile Application Developer with 3-7 years of ...

Jobsbridge

Sr. Mobile Application Developer

Reston, VA · Hybrid

Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers ... Experience integrating mobile application with back-end applications * Demonstrate an understanding ...

Nightwing

Android Mobile Application Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$55.50 - $72.75/hr

They are seeking experienced Android Mobile Application Developers to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance Android applications, while ensuring quality and performance standards are ...

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How much do mobile application engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for mobile application engineer in Washington is $156,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,200.00 and $181,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mobile application engineer?

Mobile Application Engineers are software professionals who design, develop, test, and maintain applications for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. They use programming languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, or React Native to build apps for platforms like Android and iOS. These engineers work closely with designers and product teams to implement features, optimize user experiences, and ensure app performance and security. Their expertise also includes debugging issues, integrating APIs, and keeping up with the latest mobile development trends.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mobile application engineer?

To thrive as a Mobile Application Engineer, you need strong programming skills in languages like Swift, Kotlin, or Java, a solid understanding of mobile UI/UX design, and typically a degree in computer science or related field. Proficiency with integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Android Studio or Xcode, version control systems like Git, and familiarity with APIs and mobile frameworks is essential. Creative problem-solving, strong collaboration, and effective communication help engineers deliver user-friendly and reliable apps. These skills ensure the development of high-quality, scalable mobile applications that meet user and business needs in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

What are some typical challenges mobile application engineers face when developing apps for both iOS and Android platforms?

Mobile Application Engineers often encounter challenges when building apps that work seamlessly across both iOS and Android. Differences in platform-specific design guidelines, development tools, and operating system behaviors can lead to increased complexity and testing requirements. Adapting to frequent OS updates, device fragmentation, and ensuring consistent user experiences are also common hurdles. Collaboration with designers, backend developers, and QA teams is essential to efficiently address these issues and deliver high-quality mobile applications.

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Infographic showing various Mobile Application Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 62% In-person, 14% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,500 per year, or $75.2 per hour.

Mobile Application Developer *

Virtual Service Operations

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$80K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Description:

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as a Mobile Application Developer? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!


Opportunity:


Virtual Service Operations is searching for an experienced Mobile Application Developer to join our dynamic IT team in Ashburn, VA. This hybrid role requires candidates to work approximately 2 days per week on-site. This role requires a strong mix of communications skills and hands on technical troubleshooting to support application issues and application of preventative measures. In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to architect, design, build, deliver, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems. You will exercise your judgment in determining and recommending the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines and other resource constraints. You will participate in and/or direct major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing. The candidate should have expertise in Mobile App Development.


Basic Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree and 12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10 years of prior relevant experience; or 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree
  • At least 5 years experience with Mobile Application Development, must have experience with both Android & iOS
  • Requires experience in both Front-end Mobile and Back-end RESTFUL API development.
  • Requires experience in development of JAVA, Node JS applications.
  • Requires experience in both NoSQL and SQL database’s.
  • Must have strong application testing discipline. Experience with Google’s Flutter engine and Google’s Dart language and similar Android/iOS framework.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Creative thinker
  • Proficiency and knowledge of the following: Postgres, Springboot, SQL, Kafka, MySQL, Struts, Hibernate, Java, JSF, Swing, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Angular/React is desired.
  • Knowledge of software design patterns.
  • Experience with an issue/problem tracking system (e.g., Jira)
  • Proficiency with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and better development practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with DevOps frameworks


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active CBP BI
  • Experience with CBP
  • AWS Experience
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline
  • Worked in Agile environment
  • Other mobile framework


Requirements:
  • Must be able to work approximately 2 days per week on-site in Ashburn, VA
  • Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.
  • Must be able to maintain and obtain a CBP Background Investigation prior to start

What is Important to Us:

  • You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
  • You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
  • Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
  • You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
  • You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you:

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.


More About VSO:

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers