BVA Bear's IT Solutions-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Boiling Springs, PA

Bears IT Solutions is seeking Agile IT Programmers for PA, MD area as well as DE area. These positions are full-time, remote role with travel to other Government or Contractor facilities as required in PA, MD and DE. The standard workday consists of 8 hours, scheduled within the window of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. Core hours, generally 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., should be covered; however, specific core hours may vary depending on the agency’s requirements.

  • Deliver high-quality software across the full SDLC (requirements, design, build, test, deploy, support) using Agile practices where applicable.
  • Perform analysis and design activities, interpret requirements, and create specifications and interfaces.
  • Design and implement secure, reliable APIs/web services and data integrations (REST/GraphQL, message queues, ETL) while enforcing usability and accessibility standards.
  • Estimate development effort and optimize operating system and application performance.
  • Interface design; estimation; RAID tracking (maintain Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and report status to project leadership.
  • Apply advanced modeling techniques (data structures, object/state models) and drive process improvement initiatives.
  • Perform numerical analysis and algorithm design to optimize performance and accuracy.
  • Plan processes, track risks and issues, and execute deep modeling and design tasks, including database environment expertise.
  • Apply advanced computations and flowcharting techniques; coordinate development efforts and facilitate stakeholder collaboration.
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce configuration management standards (Git workflows, branching/merging, tagging, release notes), and support release readiness.
  • Automate build, test, and deployment tasks (CI/CD) and write maintainable scripts for environment configuration.
  • Create unit/integration tests, support UAT, and ensure traceability from requirements to test cases and deployed features.
  • Mentor team members on best practices and collaborate with business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams to meet acceptance criteria and performance goals.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508), and agency security policies across PA, MD, and DE.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 3–5+ years’ experience developing software in one or more languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python, JavaScript).
  • Hands-on experience with SDLC, code reviews, and configuration management using Git or similar.
  • Experience designing interfaces (REST/GraphQL, message queues) and collaborating on estimation and RAID tracking.
  • Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, numerical methods, and performance optimization (including OS and application tuning).
  • Proficiency with Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
  • Familiarity with architecture patterns (layered, microservices) and alignment with enterprise standards.
  • Experience with testing frameworks and quality practices (xUnit/JUnit, static analysis, linters).
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Process improvement mindset; ability to identify bottlenecks and recommend automation or tooling enhancements.
  • U.S. Citizenship Requirement: This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) or AWS Certified Developer – Associate.
  • Oracle/Java or Python professional certifications.
  • PMI-ACP® or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) for Agile delivery environments.
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work from home options available.
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