Programmer – SW Dev II

Programmer – SW Dev II

Responsibilities 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.