Full Stack Modern Developer 3+ Years Experience!

  • BCT Partners
  • Washington, D.C. or Remote
  • Jun 03, 2021
Full time Information Security Information Systems Network Engineer Technology Information Technology

Job Description

Position Summary:  
The Application Engineer Level I (Developer) will analyze design specifications and business applications in order to design or re-design, develop, test, troubleshoot and implement complex software programs and applications in line with client’s technical needs. They will also prepare program-level, user-level and technical documentation. This position will work collaboratively with other engineers/developers, data architects, technical writers, business analysts, programmers, testers and security, often on multiple concurrent projects. 

Key Responsibilities1: 

  • Analyze functional business applications and design specifications  
  • Translate detailed design into a developed application 
  • Test, debug, and refine application code and service parameters 
  • Develop test scripts used to ensure service capability and system quality assurance 
  • Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation and technical documentation 
  • Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiencies 
  • Troubleshoot issues, identify and implement resolutions and work with technical and business staff to ensure timely deployment 
  • Provide technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met 
  • Deliver business solutions using the latest Azure DevOps suite 
  • Work and collaborate with the team including other developers, data architects, business analysts, testers, and security.  
  • Troubleshoot application codes, as well as design and implement changes to the applications 
  • Multitask and work in an environment of rapidly changing priorities; work on multiple concurrent projects 
  • Serve as go-to person/development SME  
     

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:  
A successful candidate will have the following: 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, ideally in an information technology related field 
  • 3+ years of related work experience as a full stack developer  
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and written), exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others  
  • Self-starter who is able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change 
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others 
  • Experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio and other development interfaces and tools 
  • Combination of experience in REACT, JSON, API development, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML 5, CSS, Ajax, Responsive Design, PHP, and Python  
  • Knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and Microsoft SharePoint  
  • Experience working with XML/XSLT, JSON, and other technologies   
  • Experience in database development and applications support 
  • Experience/expertise with the Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG standards specifically WCAG 2.0 AA 
  • Agile application development and/or DevOps processes and practices, including incremental code development and testing 
  • Experience in information system design and application programming for large-scale systems 
  • Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and compliance 
  • Experience working with business stakeholders and soliciting requirements  
  • Experience developing technical specifications for documenting implementation 
  • Experience with working with source control 
  • Experience with scripting and working with development consoles 
  • Experience developing in a cloud environment 
  • Experience with modern infrastructures and programing languages utilizing technologies such as containerization and micro services 


BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity.
We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion.
We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society.  We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment.


Our Clients
This position supports several BCT clients.  A majority of the work will be with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM).  The mission of HHS ACL is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers. ACL’s Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM), located within the Center for Management and Budget (CMB), works with ACL’s program centers to provide and transform information technology services in support of programs serving older Americans and Americans with disabilities. 
This Project
ACL’s goal is to identify, develop, operate and secure a portfolio of new and existing systems that better support the needs of its program, increase system security, and/or reduce the cost for system development and operations.  These technology solutions must comply with a complex set of laws and regulations, as well as user and reporting requirements, and must be sustainable and easily adaptable as program and compliance requirements evolve.
OIRM operates across four segments, all reporting to the ACL Chief Information Officer:  1) IT Portfolio Management (ITPM), 2) Enterprise Digital Strategies & Solutions (EDSS), 3) Policy, and 4) Administrative Support. These segments are cohesive and must work in concert to achieve effective results.   OIRM has contracted with BCT Partners to provide support to EDSS.   
 BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at careers@bctpartners.com. We appreciate the diversity of our communities and invite all who are interested to apply.

For more information regarding BCT Partners' commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action please click here: www.bctpartners.com/eeoaa