IT Developer

GPP Database Link

Job Summary:

Responsible for developing software programs per technical specifications following programming standards and procedures, performing testing, executing program modifications, and responding to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors in logic and coding.

Key Responsibilities:

Applies secure coding and UI standards and best practices to develop, enhance, and maintain IT applications and programs. Assists with efforts to configures, analyzes, designs, develops, and maintains program code and applications. Performs unit testing and secure code testing, and issues resolution. Follow the process for source code management. Participate in integration, systems, and performance testing and tuning of code. Participates in peer secure code reviews. Harvest opportunities for re-usability of code, configurations, procedures, and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Development & Coding:
   • Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies.
   • Write clean, efficient, and reusable code for both front-end and back-end components.
   • Integrate APIs and third-party services into the web applications.
   • Develop and manage NoSQL database schemas, and optimize queries for performance and scalability.
2. Collaborative Problem-Solving:
   • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to create functional, user-friendly, and visually appealing web applications.
   • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and maintainability.
   • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for better performance and user experience.
3. Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
   • Provide guidance and support to junior developers and help them grow technically.
   • Continuously stay updated with new technologies, tools, and best practices to contribute innovative ideas to the team.
4. Front-End Development:
   • Build responsive and adaptive user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and libraries (e. g. , React, Angular, Vue. js).
   • Implement best practices for UI/UX design and ensure the application is mobile-friendly.
5. Back-End Development:
   • Develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and server-side logic using backend technologies (e. g. , Node. js, Python, Java, Typescript).
   • Ensure security, data protection, and compliance with industry standards.
6. Database & Storage:
   • Design, implement, and manage relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Neo4J, CosmosDB, etc.
   • Perform database optimizations for faster query processing and better performance.
7. Version Control & Deployment:
   • Use version control systems (e. g. , Git) to manage and document changes to the codebase.
   • Participate in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, ensuring the software is regularly deployed to production.
8. Testing & Debugging:
   • Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for applications to ensure robustness and reliability.
   • Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure a smooth user experience.
9. Documentation:
   • Document technical specifications, API endpoints, and any relevant development processes.
   • Maintain clear and concise documentation for code, database schemas, and deployment procedures.

Technical Skill Set:

1. Front-End Technologies:
   • Strong experience with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
   • Proficiency in front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue. js.
   • Knowledge of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
   • Familiarity with front-end build tools (Webpack, Gulp, etc. ).
2. Back-End Technologies:
   • Proficient in one or more back-end programming languages such as Node. js, Python or Java.
   • Experience with server-side frameworks (Express. js, Django, Spring, GraphQL etc. ).
   • Strong knowledge of RESTful API and GraphQL design and development.
   • Strong experience in Azure Cloud web services.
   • Experience in Kubernetes development and deployment.
3. Databases:
   • Proficiency in relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc. ).
   • Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Neo4J, CosmosDB, Redis, etc. ).
   • Strong SQL skills and ability to write optimized queries.
4. Version Control:
   • Experience with Git for version control, including branching, merging, and pull requests.
   • Familiarity with Git workflows such as GitFlow or trunk-based development.
5. Deployment & DevOps:
   • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
   • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
   • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for hosting and deploying applications.
6. Testing & Debugging:
   • Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools like Jest, Mocha, or Jasmine.
   • Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and writing unit and integration tests.
   • Familiarity with debugging tools and strategies.
7. Agile Methodology:
   • Experience working in Agile development environments, participating in Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, etc. ).
   • Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana.
8. Additional Skills:
   • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
   • Good understanding of web security best practices (e. g. , OWASP Top 10).
   • Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
   • Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a full-stack developer.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Azure Cloud experience.

Competencies:
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization s goals.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Tech savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Performance Tuning - Conceptualizes, analyzes and solves application, database and hardware problems using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Programming - Creates, writes and tests computer code, test scripts, and build scripts using algorithmic analysis and design, industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Solution Configuration - Configures, creates and tests a solution for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Solution Functional Fit Analysis - Composes and decomposes a system into its component parts using procedures, tools and work aides for the purpose of studying how well the component parts were designed, purchased and configured to interact holistically to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.

Solution Validation Testing - Validates a configuration item change or solution using the Functions defined best practices, including the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards, tools and metrics, to ensure that it works as designed and meets customer requirements.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Intermediate level of relevant work experience required. 3-5 years of experience.