[Hiring] Developer IV @ASM Research

Role Description

Responsible for a complex development project, providing general oversight and direction to the developers on the project in a senior developer capacity. Key responsibilities include:

• Conceives, designs, and tests logical structure to meet program requirements.
• Writes programs according to specifications provided.
• Builds, deploys, and maintains programs, Web Site pages, and applications.
• Develops and improves site navigation and applications.
• Responsible for the design, development, and configuration of software systems to meet market and/or client requirements.
• Develops code using Java, C#, HTML, Javascript, or third generation programming languages.
• Writes, tests, and develops complex computer programs.
• Coordinates with content developers and graphics designers to ensure that needs are technically feasible.
• Provides technical site maintenance and advice on complex issues related to animation, search engine techniques, link integrity, navigation, browsers, graphics, and other technical web developments.
• Delivers technical consultation in new systems development, new package evaluations, and enhancements of existing systems.
• Prepares functional specifications from which programs will be written and then designs, codes, debugs, and documents programs.
• Designs user interfaces of interactive web applications including ADA 508, and cross-browser compliance.
• Ensures compliance with standards and conventions in developing programs.
• Provides guidance to less-experienced team members on adherence to policies and standards in the development field.
• Develops required specifications for very complex programs or problems.
• Develops the requirements of a product from inception to conclusion.
• Tests, debugs, and refines the software to produce the required product.
• Provides advanced technical experience on development best practices.
• Oversees system tests, monitors test results, and ensures corrective actions are completed.
• Leads the resolution of complex corrective actions.
• Creates coded unit tests and works with Testers/Information Assurance to address program and/or security findings.
• Acts as a mentor to less-experienced team members.
• Demonstrates best practices, processes, and tools, as related to development projects.
• Prepares required documentation, including block diagrams, logic flow charts, and software program documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience with programming or web development activities.
• Must be detail-oriented, as well as able to work well with clients.
• Experience with Java, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, or other programming languages in order to design and develop prototypes from the ground up.
• Participate in all phases of software development with a focus on design, development, and implementation using Java, C#, SQL, Javascript, or other programming language.
• Experience designing scalable databases and developing applications against a relational database such as Oracle or SQL Server preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work efficiently within multiple teams.
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and work in a closed environment with others.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology.
• Strong problem-solving, logic, and analytic skills.
• Applies knowledge of technologies, applications, methodologies, processes, and tools to support a client, project, or entity.
• Familiar with and utilized best programming standards and practices in a professional capacity.
• Strong Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience in information system design, including application programming on large-scale case management systems and the development of software to satisfy design objectives.

Requirements

• Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience.
• The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role.
• Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

• It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions.
• We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
• All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age.
• All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.