Software Developer- Washington, DC(salary $120-125k)
Analyzes client area requirements and processes, prepares application
system specifications, and programs automated solutions or integrates applications to resolve business
problems. Maintains centrally developed systems. The focus of this position will be designing or
developing business applications and/or designing or developing alternative solutions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Evaluates defined client area requirements and processes (e.g., new enhancements or maintenance)
and detailed designs and develops moderate to complex application program solutions.
2. Ensures quality of application solutions by performing code review with peers, creating
documentation, implementing code, verifying program logic, performing defect root cause analysis, and
completing unit and integration testing. Participates in systems testing with other IT staff.
3. Assists with the high level design of solutions. Consults with the client area to analyze system
requirements and capabilities, identify associated risks, and resolve problems. May act as a liaison
between clients and applications area.
4. Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions, and recommends the most efficient and
cost effective solution for the systems/program design and develops system specifications and
procedures. May include integrating vendor applications and consulting resources into existing
applications and resources.
5.In conjunction with operations area technical staff, supports the implementation of the application into
production and testing environments. May confer with technical personnel to identify and resolve issues.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
2. 1+ yrs experience in Vignette CM or comparable content management product suite
3. 6+ yrs experience of technology application development
4. 4+ yrs experience applying object oriented analysis and design practices
5. 5+ yrs of J2EE/Java, python, and jython experience