Senior-Level Applications Programmer

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​​DSoft Technology, Engineering & Analysis is looking for a Senior-level Applications Programmer to join the Team at our Colorado Springs office location! Right people in the right place.

Who we are...

Our Vision
To be a recognized market leader that creates distinctive value, new capabilities, and solves difficult problems for our clients.

Our Mission
Our team enables client success by delivering innovative information technology and engineering services & solutions through our proven Agile expertise.

Our Values
People – People are our most valuable resource contributing to our mission.

DSoft Technology is a leading provider of IT, cloud and system engineering services, custom software and website development using .Net, LAMP, MEAN stack technologies. We are a Colorado Springs-based “Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business” (SDVOSB) and have a veteran hiring preference for disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans and other protected veterans.

About the Job...

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior-level Applications Programmer will develop, test, and improve code for software applications. They will use a variety of programming languages and tools to create or modify applications according to customer or business needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Minimum 10 years’ experience as an Applications Programmer or similar type position.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: U.S. citizen and active Secret or Top-Secret clearance required, SCI Eligibility clearance desired. 

JOB TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Candidate is ideally located within commuting distance of Colorado Springs, CO.

SALARY RANGE: $120K to 145K, the estimate range represents the typical salary for the position commensurate with experience, knowledge and demonstrated success in the field and other factors.

Opportunity for "Pay for Performance" Bonuses. Relocation assistance may be provided.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepares a wide variety of computer programs, associated documentation, block diagrams, and logic flow charts applied to technical, scientific, or engineering problems.
• Conducts detailed analysis of defined computer system applications.
• Responsible for using agile processes to lead efforts for the development of a software project to solve complex problems considering requirements, computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results using computer programs and systems.
• Designs detailed programs, flow charts and diagrams showing mathematical computations and sequence of machine operations.
• Verifies accuracy and completeness of programs and systems by developing sample representative data and perform testing using developed test plans.
• Enhances software to reduce operating times or improve efficiency/functionality.
• Provides technical direction to programmers as required to ensure program deadlines are met.
• Documents designs, develop tests plans and end-product documentation (User Guides, Programmer’s Guides, etc.).
• Commands the total life-cycle software development process.
• Facilitates project teams in the accomplishment of project activities and objectives.
• Key coordinator among multiple projects teams to ensure enterprise-wide integration and standardization.
• Provides supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Familiar with and implements different programming languages and IDEs.
• Software engineering and development language expertise (e.g., Java, Python, .NET)
• Adept at multiple technologies: Linux, Unix shell scripts, Windows, Python, Ruby, Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bamboo, Travis CI, etc.
• Database development and maintenance skills
• Human-centered design techniques
• Analytical and technical expertise
• Team management and leadership
• DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline skills
• Skill in Containerization Technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive knowledge of software systems and programming languages.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.