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Application Development Ashburn , Virginia Aug 5, 2026

Mobile Application Developer
Remote
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust suitability determination

Blu Omega is seeking a Mobile Application Developer to support a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program focused on improving the Veteran experience. This role operates within a remote environment and is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining native mobile applications for iOS and Android. The position requires experience supporting mobile application development and delivery within a mission-driven environment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) runs programs benefiting veterans and members of their families, including education opportunities, rehabilitation services, compensation payments, home loan guaranties, pensions, burials, and health care services.

Location: Remote
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust suitability determination

• Design, develop, test, and maintain native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Build responsive, accessible, and high-performing mobile user interfaces using SwiftUI, UIKit, Jetpack Compose, and Android SDK technologies.
• Develop reusable modules and manage application dependencies using Swift Package Manager, CocoaPods, Gradle, Kotlin DSL, and version catalogs.
• Integrate mobile applications with enterprise APIs, backend services, embedded databases, and structured data formats.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts to support application automation, data processing, and development workflows.
• Integrate third-party SDKs for analytics, crash reporting, authentication, location services, push notifications, and real-time communications.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, QA engineers, and backend developers throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, debugging, performance optimization, and application modernization efforts.
• Support mobile application deployment, release management, and app store submission processes.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and version control practices to improve software quality and delivery.

• 5+ years of experience developing native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Experience with Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Swift Concurrency, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and Coroutines.
• Experience managing application dependencies and reusable modules using Swift Package Manager, CocoaPods, Gradle, Kotlin DSL, or similar tools.
• Experience working with SQLite and structured data formats within mobile applications.
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs, including authentication, analytics, crash reporting, location services, push notifications, or real-time communications.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Nexus, or similar version control platforms.
• Familiarity with mobile application release management, app review processes, and deployment workflows.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines supporting mobile application development.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience developing mobile applications supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies.
• Experience integrating mobile applications with secure enterprise APIs and backend microservices.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG.
• Experience with automated mobile testing frameworks and mobile DevSecOps practices.
• Experience supporting cloud-native mobile applications within AWS or Azure environments.
• Active or previous VA Public Trust, PIV, or other federal credentials.

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments.

We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Our teams are experienced operating within federal contracting environments, supporting task orders, recompetes, and programs requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.