Developer IV (Hybrid) - DP Professionals

DPP is seeking a Developer IV for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance.
Work arrangement:

• Hybrid, onsite 1 day a week
• W2 position; 12 months
• Must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship.

Summary:

• The client is in the process of modernizing our development pipeline, so the developer will be scripting and building test code, managing source control and deployment tools, and assisting the migration of these elements from traditional VMs to containers.

Top skills:

• Programing languages (Python, Software build tools (NPM, Maven, etc.)
• Pipeline tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, etc.)
• Configuration Management Tools (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.)
• Version Control Systems (GitHub)
• Shell/Bash Scripting

Minimum required work experience:

• 6 years-of application development, systems testing or other job related experience

Job/class description:

• Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications tasks and projects. Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources. Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems. Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications. Design, code, test and debug complex application programs.
• Produce deliverables related to the assigned project. Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems. Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area. Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems. May lead or provide expertise on assigned projects.
• Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization’s architectural standards. Assist in post-implementation support and system enhancements.
• Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
• Design and develop IT systems. Devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques. Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting complex application software that is delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts. Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects. Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
• Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Python
• Good communication and documentation skills, able to problem solve, able to work independently and be able to collaborate to swarm a problem.
• Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
• Excellent analysis, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.
• Familiar with project management concepts.
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc. In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• AWS
• OpenShift/Kubernetes
• Splunk

Work environment:

• We are a 15-person, diverse team with a strong culture of supporting each other.
• We do not say “that’s not my job” and will swarm problems to ensure success.
• We’re often the team tagged to try new things first, so flexibility is important.
• Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment.
• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Required education/equivalencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
• OR, Associate’s degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
• OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 10 years without a degree)

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Kenny at Kenny.Jarema@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#24-00129).
 
DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
 
US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D