Senior Programmer

Think Tank Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Programmer to enhance their IT-AMS platform. This role involves developing, integrating, and maintaining software solutions while ensuring high standards of code quality and documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in programming, particularly with Java and Postgres, and a solid understanding of DevSecOps practices. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to projects that support federal systems with sensitive information. If you are passionate about technology and looking to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in programming and software development.
• Experience in writing maintainable code and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet project requirements.
• Write clean, optimized code and maintain program functionality.

Skills

Java

Postgres

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Master in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

AWS

Oracle

Job description

*US Citizenship Required

*Experience working with federal government strongly desired

*Position is Subject to Contract Award

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Programmer will contribute to the development, integration, and maintenance of the IT-AMS platform. This role requires strong programming skills, an understanding of system architecture, and the ability to write and optimize code to ensure the IT-AMS platform meets all functional and non-functional requirements. The Senior Programmer will work closely with the technical and design teams to ensure that features are delivered efficiently and effectively.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, or related field

• 10+ years of experience

• Experience contributing high quality, well tested, maintainable code

• Experience in writing high quality documentation

• Experience in maintaining information security throughout the product development process

• Experience working in an Agile environment

• Experience with database design and best practices

• Desired:

  • Masters in Computer Science, or related field
  • Prior experience working with federal system and information technology containing sensitive information

CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or AWS Certified Developer - Associate

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

Desired:

Certified Java Developer

CompTIA Security+

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Required:

• Collaborate with stakeholders, clients, and other programmers to meet project requirements

• Write clean and optimized code based on system specifications and user needs

• Test and maintain program code to ensure functional requirements are met

• Prioritize development requests from stakeholders and provide technical support to team members

• Communicate updates with technical and nontechnical team members

• Create and maintain clear and concise READMEs and tech documentation

• Create RESTful APIs

• Develop and utilize test cases to identify possible flaws in the system design

• Assist in developing the training plan

• Train stakeholders on how to use the tools that have been developed

SKILLS:

Required:

• Proficiency in Java, Java ecosystem, and Postgres with hands on developer experience

• Ability to clearly communicate risks, obstacles and issues

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to resolve complex issues

• Clear understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

• Attention to detail