Junior Applications Developer

The Applications Developer is expected to be able to:

• Ensure architectural integrity of software solutions by following industry best practices, software standards, software design patterns and established SOPs.
• Maintain software architecture documentation of systems, applications, databases, integration, and architectural standards.
• Plans, conducts, and coordinates programming application activities.
• Assist in applying common best practices for the industry to the customer using a knowledge base to create conceptual business models and to identify relevant issues and considerations in selecting application software packages.
• Develop architectural solutions based on product specifications to meet cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Determines systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security.
• Writes business applications computer software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business problems or questions.
• Develops statements of problems, designs systems and programs, and writes programs incomputer language for solution by means of data processing equipment.
• Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
• Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Coordinate with software engineering teams to develop and implement software solutions. Mentor, encourage, and motivate team members.
• Coordinates the design of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies.
• Develops and recommends corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance for database administrators and software developers. Develop best practices to ensure software functionality, usability, reliability, and availability.
• Maintain consistency across the software environments, development practices, and automation by maintaining quality.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure a high-quality product platform.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI Clearance + CI Polygraph
• US Citizen 
• Evaluate existing software solutions to identify areas for improvement.
• 6 years of web application experience with an extensive experience in architecting, developing, implementing database and Microsoft .NET Technologies and SharePoint.
• Mandatory experience in Node.js with Typescript, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, ElasticSearch
• Solid understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) model in the online environment
• Strong understanding of requirements analysis, testing, automation, object-oriented design and programming, web application architecture and relational database design.
• Experience as an applications programmer on large-scale data base management systems.
• Strong proficiency in MVC development and EF data handling. Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP, Microservices and API design for extensibility and portability.
• Microsoft .NET Stack (10+ years minimum experience).
• Deep understanding of the distributed data model, SQL Server programming and emerging web and backend development models
• Experience writing SQL queries for SQL Server or another Relational Database is required. Experience debugging distributed systems with high data loads
• Experience with highly scalable projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation
• Successful track record of developing quality software products and shipping production ready software
• Design, develop and implement unit and scenario testing for existing code base and for new functionality under development and automation. Experience working with ALM tools such as Jira, Bitbucket.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies and various source control systems.

HIGHLY DESIRED

• Experience in JSON, Java, Java Script, SharePoint, XML, VBAs, Oracle, MongoDB, Solr, SQLExperience and Expertise in SharePoint Online, Power Platform features, Power App, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents.

We are seeking a Applications Developer  to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Applications Developer  is responsible for assisting in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.

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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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: District of Columbia (DC), National Capital Region (NCR)
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 20%

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 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

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship

Clearance requirement: TS/SCI, CI Poly

OTHER INFORMATION

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.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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.