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

MicroHealth is seekinga 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. Key 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)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldORequivalent combination of education and professional experience

Experience

• Minimum 5 yearsof 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

Technical Skills

• 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

Development Tools:

• 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
• 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
• 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

Salary: $135,000-$145,000