Application Programmer

Application Programmer (Remote)

ECS is seeking an experienced Application Programmer to join our team remotely. This role will provide crucial support for cloud-related application and infrastructure migration and modernization efforts for the NIH NIAID Enabling and Advancing Technologies (NEAT) program. You will be part of the External Enterprise Software Development Support Services program area, contributing to the development, support, and maintenance of NIH enterprise applications.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract win.

The NIAID NEAT Application Programmer will analyze functional web and mobile applications and design specifications for various functional areas including finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop block diagrams and logic flow charts.
• Translate detailed designs into computer software.
• Provide technical leadership in identifying, designing, and implementing mobile solutions for key existing applications to enhance business processes, user productivity, and user experiences.
• Provide technical leadership in identifying, designing, and implementing mobile-first software solutions where no existing web application counterpart exists.
• Perform technology upgrades of mobile applications to maintain compatibility with the latest versions of major mobile operating platforms (Android, Apple iOS).
• Test, debug, and refine computer software to produce the required product.
• Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation.
• Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency.
• Provide technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on software development experience designing and developing enterprise applications using the Microsoft Tech Stack.
• Experience building large, scalable web and mobile-based applications using React.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams in Agile environments.
• Experience utilizing the .NET Platform (.NET 8) with JavaScript, React, and Vue for the front-end, and Microsoft SQL Server databases for data storage.
• Experience with tools and technologies including the C# programming language, Git for source control, React Native and Expo for mobile front-end development, and React.js and Vue.js for front-end development.
• Willingness to travel within the Washington DC Metro Area and CONUS as needed.