Programmer

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software applications and program components supporting enterprise business and IT operations.
• Write, modify, debug, and optimize code in accordance with established development standards and best practices.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements and translate them into software solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain web-based applications, desktop applications, APIs, scripts, and software integrations.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, systems engineers, architects, and stakeholders to develop effective technical solutions.
• Perform software unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution activities.
• Troubleshoot application issues and implement corrective actions to resolve defects and improve performance.
• Develop and maintain database queries, stored procedures, and related data processing components.
• Support application modernization and enhancement efforts to improve system functionality, maintainability, and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, security, performance, and compliance with development standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, code documentation, release notes, and implementation guides.
• Assist with software deployment, release management, and production support activities.
• Support system integration efforts between applications, databases, third-party services, and enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with testing teams and end users to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Maintain source code repositories and support version control processes using approved tools.
• Support Agile, Scrum, DevOps, or hybrid development methodologies.
• Monitor application performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure software solutions comply with organizational security requirements, accessibility standards, and industry best practices.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and development tools to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain software solutions supporting DHS and CISA mission requirements, including cybersecurity, risk management, compliance reporting, and enterprise service delivery capabilities.
• Support application integrations with federal systems, cybersecurity platforms, and mission-support applications.
• Assist in the development of automation capabilities that improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and service delivery outcomes.
• Support modernization initiatives focused on secure, scalable, and resilient application development within Federal environments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of four (4) years of software development experience.
• Experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications and systems.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
• Experience with relational databases, SQL development, and database design concepts.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Experience working with source control and version management tools such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience performing software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting activities.
• Familiarity with web services, REST APIs, and application integration concepts.
• Familiarity with Federal cybersecurity requirements and secure software development practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• U.S. Citizen.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) programs.
• Direct experience supporting DHS/CISA application development, modernization, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience supporting Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), FISMA reporting, vulnerability management, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), or enterprise service delivery functions.
• Familiarity with DHS and CISA operational environments, mission systems, and enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, CDM, and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience supporting Federal Government IT programs or software development projects.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with Agile development frameworks and DevOps practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Experience supporting application modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, RSA Archer, or Salesforce.
• Experience integrating applications with federal data sources, APIs, and enterprise reporting platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, AWS Developer Associate, Security+, Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), or equivalent.