Junior Software Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain Power Platform Apps, Azure Web Apps and Mobile applications.
• Developing unit tests for project source code.
• Assist in maintaining the corporate website.
• Develop and maintain scripts for monitoring, updating, patching, troubleshooting, and optimizing laptops and systems.
• Develop automation to assist the security team with monitoring and responding to incidents and alerts from Microsoft 365 and Azure Sentinel.
• Assist developing and maintaining DevOps pipelines.
• Collaborating with (getting help from or providing help to) subject matter experts on the IT team.
• Assisting with development and documentation of new and existing policies, procedures and processes for IT systems and workflows, track issues via ticketing system.
• Managing the front line for inbound support requests to receive, triage and facilitate resolution for internal customers. Elevates when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining inventories of TekSynap IT Assets.
• Adhere to TekSynap’s Secure Development policies and procedures.
• Generate various reports as required.
• Support organizational design and definition of change roles and responsibilities.
• Support communication efforts across the organization.
• Periodically engage vendor support personnel to achieve fixes for complex problems.
• Create and maintain applications on the ServiceNow platform.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year experience in Software Development
• Mid-level knowledge of the Windows, Git and Linux command lines.
• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, C#, C++, HTML, CSS. Experience developing unit test.
• Experience with the ServiceNow platform.
• Entry to Mid-level knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure Development concepts: Azure DevOps (Azure App Service, Azure Data Factory, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure SQL), Microsoft Graph API, Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), SharePoint Online development.
• Entry to Mid-level knowledge of server OS (Operating System) concepts: Active Directory account creation and maintenance, OU and Security Group management, Group Policy configuration, DNS records management, file/folder/share permissions.
• Knowledge of development best practices and procedures.
• Ability to explain computer concepts/procedures/policies to non-technical internal customers; collaborate and coordinate with members of other teams to track, isolate and resolve technical issues.
• Strong task management skills, including the ability to prioritize, triage, resolve and escalate in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to lift 50lbs. on an infrequent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any of the following:

• Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified Power Platform Developer Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified Developer Associate
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
• ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)

We are seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our team supporting headquarters in a remote position.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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COMPETENCIES 

• Establish Focus
• Motivational Support
• Empower Others
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Persuasive Communication
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Build Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Telework
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Legal right to work in the United States

Eligible to obtain a security clearance.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.