Senior Application Developer/ Application Programmer - Level III

CompTech Computer Technologies•Huntsville, AL

1d•$95,000 - $99,000•Onsite

About The Position

CompTech is seeking an experienced Application Programmer – Level III to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This is an on-site position requiring an active Secret security clearance. The role requires application development and programming experience, including the ability to independently analyze requirements, design technical solutions, troubleshoot complex software issues, and maintain enterprise applications. The work spans the application development lifecycle, including systems analysis, programming, testing, debugging, documentation, and application enhancements. The position may also provide technical guidance and supervision to other personnel, as assigned. Candidates must have at least six years of progressive experience in application programming, software development, or a closely related discipline; a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent qualifications permitted by the contract; and a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II-approved baseline certification, or another certification recognized as meeting applicable DoD IAT Level II requirements. The certification must be obtained before performing work under the contract. An active Secret clearance is required. The stated salary is $95,000–$99,000, plus full benefits, PTO, and 401(k).

Requirements

At least six years of progressive experience in application programming, software development, or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated experience designing, coding, testing, debugging, maintaining, and modifying software applications.
Strong understanding of application systems analysis, programming principles, and software development processes.
Ability to independently perform complex programming assignments and resolve technical challenges.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications as permitted by the contract.
Current DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II-approved baseline certification, or another certification recognized as meeting applicable DoD IAT Level II requirements; certification must be obtained before performing work under the contract.
Active Secret clearance.
On-site availability at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications relevant to technical support, desktop support, or DoD cyber workforce requirements.
Acceptable IAT Level II certifications include CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+), (ISC)² SSCP, (ISC)² CISSP, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), and GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, code, test, debug, document, and maintain software applications.
Perform application systems analysis and programming throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Analyze business and functional requirements to develop application solutions.
Write and modify programs according to specifications from engineers, technical architects, and other technical professionals.
Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and enhance existing applications to improve functionality and address technical issues.
Independently analyze and resolve complex programming and application-related problems.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including program specifications, procedures, and system modifications.
Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure applications meet operational requirements.
Provide technical guidance and supervision to other personnel, as assigned.