Senior Application Programmer/Developer (Secret Clearance and Full time On-site)

MicroHealth, LLC•Washington, DC

1d•$135,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

MicroHealth is seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Programmer/Developer to provide critical development and technical support for enterprise business applications within a federal healthcare environment. This role will focus on full-stack application development, system architecture design, code optimization, and technical mentorship while supporting the maintenance, enhancement, and creation of mission-critical applications that gather, use, and share organizational data. The Senior Application Programmer/Developer will work closely with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and compliance requirements. The Senior Application Programmer/Developer will support all applications through the complete software development lifecycle (SDLC), including adding new functionality, implementing code changes, resolving bug fixes, conducting comprehensive testing, and performing full-stack web development (front-end, back-end, and database). This role requires expertise in modern programming languages, enterprise development frameworks, cloud platforms, and Agile delivery methodologies. The ideal candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and mentor for all programming activities, establishing coding standards and architectural best practices across the development team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with one or more development languages including: C#, .NET Development Languages Python JavaScript, TypeScript PHP, JAVA, or equivalent object-oriented (OO) programming language
Proven experience with full-stack web development (front-end, back-end, and database)
Experience with client/server architecture and distributed systems design
Practical experience with functional programming and designing concurrent and distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to analyze, develop, test, implement, and document complex applications
Proficiency in C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript
Strong object-oriented programming (OOP) skills
Experience with functional programming paradigms
.NET Framework expertise
Palantir platform experience (workflows, applications, Palantir AI)
Experience with modern web frameworks and libraries
SQL Server
Oracle
MySQL
Strong SQL query writing and optimization skills
Database design and data modeling experience
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
Experience building web services (AJAX, SOAP, REST, JSON, WSDL, XML)
Responsive web design principles
Web optimization and performance tuning
Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience
Cloud-native application development
Understanding of cloud architecture patterns
Azure DevOps (TFS) for version control and CI/CD
Git-based workflows
Experience with deployment pipelines and automation
Agile project management tools: Jira, Azure DevOps
Code quality and monitoring tools
Testing frameworks and tools
Crystal Reports or equivalent reporting tools
Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Healthcare IT experience and understanding of HIPAA compliance
Federal government contracting experience
Experience with HL7 and healthcare data standards
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities quickly
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities
Self-motivated with an innovative mindset
Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Time management and ability to prioritize multiple task

Nice To Haves

Palantir Foundry or Gotham platform certifications
Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe)
Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect)
Experience with microservices architecture
Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements
Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation
Expertise with object-oriented principles and design patterns
Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, implement, and document new applications and enhancements to existing production applications
Support all applications by adding new functionality, implementing code changes, resolving bug fixes, and conducting comprehensive testing
Perform full-stack web development including front-end, back-end, and database development
Create and maintain prototypes and finished code and interface programs
Analyze, develop, test, implement, and document repairs/modifications to production applications as required by management
Generate application outputs in multiple formats including XML, HL7, comma delimited, MS Office documents, PDF, email, Crystal Reports, and other required formats
Design system architecture and integrations for enterprise applications
Develop specifications and standards prior to developing applications
Configure and utilize application development quality monitoring tools
Establish coding standards and best practices across development teams
Apply object-oriented principles, design patterns, and functional programming concepts
Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices throughout the development lifecycle
Develop and maintain web applications using modern frameworks and technologies
Support WinForms Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (eMed)
Build and maintain Palantir workflows, applications, and Palantir AI solutions
Create and maintain technical documentation for all development activities
Upon approval of prototypes, assist in the preparation of final systems incorporating standard application lifecycle development elements and standards
Create or modify web-optimized graphics as needed
Work closely with project managers and customers to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, QA engineers, and infrastructure teams
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and post-implementation validation activities
Implement data audit trail and compliance reporting capabilities
Ensure applications meet security, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Support compliance reviews and documentation requirements
Utilize Agile project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps) for work tracking and sprint planning
Manage code and deployment tracking using Azure DevOps
Support sprint planning, milestone reporting, and release management activities
Coordinate with DevOps teams for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)