Application Programmer III

Comptechcomputertechnologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

CompTech in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Application Programmer III to support the analysis, modification, testing, and operation of enterprise application systems at Redstone Arsenal on-site. This role requires six years of progressive experience, a Bachelor's degree, and an Active Secret clearance.

You will translate requirements into technical solutions, guide testing, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and reliable applications.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of progressive experience in application programming and related disciplines.
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, modifying, debugging, and supporting programming systems.
• Experience developing application specifications from user requirements.
• Experience coordinating testing and implementation.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and modify programming systems to support requirements.
• Perform encoding, debugging, installation, configuration, and modification activities.
• Develop detailed application specifications from requirements.
• Coordinate testing of application systems to validate functionality.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout modification and maintenance.
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications.

Skills

Six years experience

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

WELCOME TO COMPTECH

Good people. Dedicated People. Hard-working people.

CompTech is a service-oriented program management and technical company working to build lasting relationships with small and large companies, municipalities, and Government agencies. Headquartered in Dayton, OH, our clients nationwide are provided with services in client-focused practice areas resulting in solutions to organizational challenges.

Job Description

Job Title: Application Programmer - Level III
Location: Redstone Arsenal (FAHC), Huntsville, Alabama (on-site)
Supporting: The Defense Health Agency (DHA) **Secret Security Clearance**

Overview

CompTech is seeking an experienced Application Programmer III to support the analysis, modification, implementation, testing, and ongoing operation of enterprise application systems. This advanced-level position is responsible for reviewing and modifying programming systems, developing application specifications, supporting application implementation, and coordinating testing activities.

The Application Programmer III works with users, programmers, system administrators, and other technical teams to translate requirements into effective application solutions while helping ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the systems and infrastructure supporting those applications.

Scope of Work

Key responsibilities include:

• Review, analyze, and modify programming systems to support organizational application requirements.
• Perform encoding, debugging, installation, configuration, and modification activities associated with application systems.
• Develop detailed application specifications based on technical, operational, and user requirements.
• Identify required application inputs and define appropriate outputs to meet user needs.
• Analyze existing applications and programming systems to identify required modifications or improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, software, configuration, and system-related issues.
• Oversee the implementation of required hardware and software components for approved applications.
• Coordinate testing of application systems to validate functionality and successful implementation.
• Develop and maintain development diagrams, flowcharts, process flows, and technical documentation for programmers and other technical personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout application modification, testing, implementation, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with programmers, system administrators, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity personnel, and end users to resolve application-related issues.
• Support the maintenance, configuration, security, backup, recovery, and reliable operation of systems supporting enterprise applications.
• Assist with monitoring application and system performance and resolving performance or availability issues.
• Ensure application changes and implementations comply with applicable technical, cybersecurity, and organizational requirements.

Experience, Education, and Certification Requirements:

Experience:

• Six (6) years of progressive experience in application programming, application development, application systems analysis, or a closely related technical discipline demonstrating advanced proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, analyzing, modifying, debugging, and supporting programming/application systems.
• Experience developing application specifications and translating user or operational requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience identifying application inputs, processing requirements, and output requirements.
• Experience implementing and supporting application software and associated system components.
• Experience coordinating application testing, validation, and implementation.
• Experience creating technical diagrams, flowcharts, process documentation, or similar materials used to support programming and application development.
• Experience troubleshooting complex application and system issues.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or applicable equivalency of four (4) additional years of relevant experience.

Preferred / Relevant Certifications: One is required for consideration

• Commercial baseline certifications applicable to this role may include:
  • (ISC)² CISSP
  • CompTIA CASP+

Additional certifications relevant to technical support, desktop support, or DoD cyber workforce requirements are a plus.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance

Salary:

• $90,000 - $98,000 plus Full Benefits, PTO, 401k+

Equal Employment Opportunity
CompTech is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Satisfaction. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please call Human Resources at [phone] or email [e-mail]. A CompTech associate will respond to your message as soon as reasonably possible.