Application Programmer

Alpha Omega • Vienna, VA

19h • $87,000 - $107,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Alpha Omega is looking for an Application Programmer to join our team supporting one of our government customer. The Application Programmer 1 is an entry-level software development position responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and supporting applications and software solutions. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Node.js, Python, and GitHub and will work closely with senior developers, analysts, and other technical team members to deliver reliable and maintainable applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality software.
• Ability to understand existing code and make enhancements without disrupting current functionality.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and development techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a source-controlled development environment.
• Experience developing applications with Node.js.
• Experience programming with Python.
• Working knowledge of Git and GitHub, including repositories, branches, commits, pull requests, and basic code-review practices.
• Understanding of software development concepts, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a development team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Docusaurus or another Node.js web framework.
• Experience with Python.
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and maintain applications using Node.js and Python.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Use Git and GitHub for source-code management, branching, pull requests, code reviews, and collaborative development.
• Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Create and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, QA staff, and system administrators to resolve technical issues and deliver software enhancements.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and best practices.
• Document application functionality, technical processes, and development procedures.
• Assist with application deployments and production support activities.
• Learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and development practices as required.

Benefits

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level