SENIOR APPLICATION PROGRAMMER

VSolvit

About The Position

This position leads critical development efforts within a full software development lifecycle. Designs and architects modules, provides technical oversight to junior engineers, and ensures that software meets enterprise and security requirements. Oversees complex tasks such as code optimization, troubleshooting, and integrating new tools or frameworks. As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
Demonstrated leadership in Agile/Scrum environments
Proficiency in secure development practices and modular architecture
BS in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience developing complex software systems
10+ years developing software as an individual contributor (or engineering manager while also writing code personally), preferably across both startups and large enterprises
10+ years’ experience in object-oriented programing
5+ years of experience with the following technologies: AngularJS, REACT, JavaScript, and HTML MS SQL Server, SSMS Tool (preferred) Microsoft Azure Service Fabric Net Framework, C#, VB.Net
5+ years’ experience in an agile environment.
2+ years in DevOps using test automation and Continuous Integrations/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools, containers, cloud infrastructure, and other modern technologies, with at least 1 CI/CD pipeline set up from scratch as DevOps lead
2+ years’ experience with the following technologies desired: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Microsoft Azure cloud architecture, software, and data pipelines
If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 5–7 years development experience
Security+ Certified
Ability to obtain favorable T1 background investigation
Full Stack developer a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct the design and development of backend and UI modules
Lead implementation of software upgrades and architectural enhancements
Conduct root cause analysis of system issues and resolve technical blockers
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data handling, and configuration standards
Serve as SME for secure coding, version control, and release management
Provide technical mentoring and enforce best practices
Collaborate with business analysts and test engineers to validate requirements
Automating and improving development and release processes
Striving for continuous improvement
Building and maintaining continuous integration, continuous development, and constant deployment pipeline (CI/CD Pipeline)
Implementing various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure
Setting up tools and required infrastructure
Defining and setting development, test, release, update, and support processes for the DevOps operation
Troubleshooting techniques and fixing the code bugs
Knowledge of managing cloud environment
Designing, orchestrating, implementing, and supporting secure and scalable infrastructure using public/gov cloud, IaaS, PaaS, and/or on-premises platforms
Interfacing with Cloud provider and/or cloud management team in Mobile and/or CEIT
Interfacing with Government Product Owners
Tracking and scheduling deployments of projects/applications
Implementing and following agile methodologies
Perform technical research and development for long term system roadmap
Support system delivery team; developers, testers, system administrators, cyber security specialist
Proven knowledge of RMF ASD Application STIGS
Assist with system planning, development, testing, and deployment activities
Advises on selection of technical products (i.e Azure configuration, architecture, data storage)
Participates in and sometimes leads code peer reviews