Senior Computer Programmer

VersaTech, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); Remote; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm in Maryland is seeking a Senior Computer Programmer to provide support for government organizations in software development and maintenance. The candidate will work remotely with occasional on-site requirements and must have extensive experience in application support within a Microsoft environment. The estimated salary range is $125,000 to $165,000 per year, plus a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k employer-matching contributions

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in application development support.
• Five years of experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2015.
• Five years experience installing and troubleshooting Highview Imaging Application.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain IT systems and software.
• Provide IT support for hardware and software issues.
• Develop and maintain web-based and eGovernment applications.

Skills

Application development support

Microsoft Visual Studio 2015

Highview Imaging Application

Help desk/application support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

VersaTech is seeking a Senior Computer Programmer with experience supporting government organizations in software development, operations, maintenance, and disaster recovery across distributing systems. The successful candidate will support the Maryland Register of Wills (ROW) by providing full lifecycle development and infrastructure support across 25 locations.

Salary

$125,000 to $165,000 per year depending on experience. Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.

Location

Remote with occasional onsite requirements for specific tasks or activities in Savage, MD.

Required Skills

• Ten (10) years' experience in providing application development support in a multi-user, LAN-based, Microsoft Windows environment.
• Five (5) years' experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Professional Edition suite with Visual C# development programming platforms & utilities.
• Five (5) years' experience installing, configuring, operating, managing, and troubleshooting problems with the Highview Imaging Application.
• Five (5) years' experience in providing help desk/application support services to a minimum of 300 users.

Duties

• Develop, manage, maintain, and evaluate state-of-the-art computer hardware, software, and software development tools; evaluate their ability to support specific requirements and interface with other equipment and systems; determine potential and actual bottlenecks; propose recommendations for their elimination; and make recommendations for systems improvements that will result in optimal hardware and software usage.
• Provide IT systems, hardware, and software support and maintenance for IT systems.
• Perform break fix of identified IT issues.
• Provide support, management, and installation services for desktop and server operating systems.
• Provide maintenance and modifications to the application as directed, including developing new functions and applications.
• Manage software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques and tools.
• Interpret software requirements to develop design specifications, code, and integrate and test software components.
• Develop requirements for an existing system, including the definition, design, security requirements, programming, and testing stages of development.
• Deploy, upgrade, configure and implement new, enhanced, and upgraded applications across all 25 ROW locations.
• Develop and maintain web-based and eGovernment applications to enhance the ROW website.
• Lead the design and implementation of disaster recovery replication processes.
• Conduct performance measurements and analysis to optimize network and application performance.
• Configure and operate email systems in coordination with other technical staff.
• Collaborate with other contractors and stakeholders to resolve integration issues and ensure end-to-end system functionality.
• Develop and execute test plans for application and system changes.
• Troubleshoot existing application code using standard debugging practices.
• Participate in regular planning and monthly status meetings to provide technical updates.

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline or three (3) years of equivalent experience in a related field.

General Experience

• Must have five (5) years of computer experience in at least two (2) of the following disciplines: systems analysis, systems programming, application programming, or equipment analysis.
• Ability to apply critical thinking with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to inspire passion and provide superior service.
• Technical and customer service orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of IT technologies.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• HighView Imaging Application experience/knowledge.
• Experience in web application development for public sector or government portals.
• Experience designing and implementing disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring tools for network and application systems.
• Experience with email system configuration and management.
• Prior experience working across multiple contractor/stakeholder environments.

Find out who we are

VersaTech offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k employer-matching retirement contributions after 90 days, generous paid time off (3 weeks PTO plus 11 holidays), and ample growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

VersaTech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decision without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.