Overview

Client First Technologies is seeking a Developer to support a government contract. The Developer will be responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining solutions and products that drive automation for System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Software Configuration Management (SCM) related activities. The ideal candidate will have experience defining solution and data requirements, developing custom solutions, and working with security controls and SCM best practices.

This is a full-time, remote position. CFT offers a competitive benefit package and a collaborative work environment with a strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with the government customer and project team members to understand priorities and provide project status.
• Apply the software development lifecycle to plan, design, develop, test, release, and maintain user-centered solutions.
• Act as the technical subject matter expert for technical solutions.
• Coordinate system testing and assist users with acceptance testing.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data and process models.
• Document test conditions, create test data, test programs, and analyze results.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and propose resolutions for problems or issues with tools, automated solutions, processes, and/or workflows.
• Assist the project manager in developing work plans and ongoing team planning activities.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, briefings, and documentation of deliverables.
• Elicit and document business requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation.
• Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to automate key SCM activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional IT experience performing tasks directly related to job responsibilities.
• Extensive experience with low-code/no-code platforms (Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI) and Python scripting.
• Highly proficient in selecting and using a variety of technologies to deliver custom automation solutions.
• Must be able to work quickly with a high degree of accuracy with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in software development teams leveraging a variety of development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with SCM best practices.
• Proficiency with IT industry CI/CD and open-source tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Xray, Git, GitHub, Bash, and JSON.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with VistA MUMPS.
• Experience with programming/markup languages and databases, such as: SQL, MS SQL, Oracle, Delphi, Java, .NET, C#, JavaScript, YAML, Perl, Ruby, Python, PHP, Groovy, and Bash.
• Proficiency with IT industry CI/CD and open-source tools such as Selenium, Jenkins, OpenShift/Kubernetes, ServiceNow, Rancher, Docker, SonarQube, Terraform, Vagrant, Maven, Gradle, and ANT.
• Proficiency with open-source technologies and cloud services such as AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Capable of understanding how NIST SP 800-53 security controls and NIST SP 128 impact system and product development and sustainment activities.
• Experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

Required Clearances and Screenings

This position is subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility for a position designated with Moderate Risk sensitivity. Candidates with current Veterans Affairs (VA) Tier 2/Moderate Background Investigation or equivalent (e.g., DoD Tier 3/NACLC) are preferred.

CFT is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Discrimination and harassment are not tolerated.