Programmer - SW Dev IIResponsibilities and Duties
- Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain enterprise software applications supporting Operations and Sustainment activities.
- Develop and enhance Oracle APEX applications supporting mission-critical business processes and operational workflows.
- Support the maintenance, enhancement, and modernization of applications including Owner Operator, Dashboard, Events and Incidents, Digital Library, IPRS, SEDIT, Taxonomy, and Digital Express Statement platforms.
- Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
- Develop user interfaces, workflows, reports, dashboards, forms, and data visualizations to support operational and business requirements.
- Design and implement application enhancements that improve system functionality, usability, performance, and maintainability.
- Develop and maintain APIs, system integrations, and data exchange processes between enterprise applications and external systems.
- Create and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, packages, and database components supporting application functionality.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, system administrators, and technical teams to gather requirements and implement software solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, production issues, system errors, and performance bottlenecks.
- Support operational sustainment activities, including incident resolution, problem management, and application support.
- Perform software testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing support.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, application specifications, code documentation, and operational procedures.
- Support software releases, deployments, upgrades, patches, and configuration changes.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to established development standards and best practices.
- Support cybersecurity initiatives by implementing secure coding practices and remediating identified vulnerabilities.
- Monitor application performance and recommend improvements to maximize reliability and operational efficiency.
- Assist with data migration, data validation, and application modernization initiatives.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, database, and cybersecurity teams to support overall system health and operational readiness.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on automation, customer service, application stability, and service delivery.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of four (4) years of software development experience.
- Experience developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise software applications.
- Experience with Oracle APEX application development and Oracle database technologies.
- Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, database development, and application troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting application enhancements, maintenance, and operational sustainment activities.
- Knowledge of software development methodologies and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
- Experience developing reports, dashboards, workflows, user interfaces, and data-driven applications.
- Experience with application testing, debugging, and defect resolution.
- Familiarity with source control and version management tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- U.S. Citizen. Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Suitability determination, Public Trust, Secret, or higher security clearance as required by the contract.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) environments.
- Experience supporting Owner Operator, Dashboard, Events and Incidents, Digital Library, IPRS, SEDIT, Taxonomy, Digital Express Statement, or similar operational applications.
- Experience supporting enterprise operations, sustainment, and application maintenance contracts.
- Familiarity with Oracle Application Express (APEX) architecture, deployment, and performance optimization.
- Experience integrating enterprise applications with databases, APIs, reporting platforms, and external systems.
- Knowledge of Federal cybersecurity requirements including FISMA, NIST RMF, and secure software development practices.
- Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power Platform, or other federal enterprise platforms.
- Experience supporting cloud-hosted applications in AWS or Microsoft Azure environments.
- Relevant certifications such as Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate, Oracle APEX Developer Professional, Security+, or equivalent technical certifications.
