Application Developer

Application Developer - PR4 Company: Stealth Entry Cybersecurity Solutions Client: State of Ohio Location: Onsite, 5 days per week Engagement: 1-year contract with the possibility of an extension Requisition: 815549 Interviews: Face-to-face only Candidates must be local or able to commute onsite daily. About Stealth Entry Stealth Entry Cybersecurity Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Ohio Minority Business Enterprise headquartered in Westerville, Ohio. We provide skilled IT and cybersecurity professionals to federal, state, and commercial clients. About the Role Stealth Entry is hiring a skilled Programmer for our client, the State of Ohio. You will be responsible for the analysis, design, coding, and component and assembly testing of all application code owned by your Application Team. The work covers maintenance (including production support), enhancements, and new development. You will work in an iterative environment with an Application Development Manager, Project Manager, Technical Lead, Business Analyst, Database Analyst, and Quality Analyst. You will also work with the Functional Architect and Technical Architecture Specialist as needed to make sure design and code meet customer requirements. This is a professional-level, non-supervisory role that may include coordinating the work of other programmers on the team. What You’ll Do Analysis and Design Review and understand the Application Team’s work plan, and plan all required process steps Work with Functional Architects and users to turn business requirements into design specifications Develop system specifications, interfaces, and application designs to functional and technical programming standards, working with application or technical architects as needed Take part in requirements and design review sessions Convert technical problem formulations into formats computers can process, using flowcharts and block diagrams as needed Development and Testing Code, test, and implement enhancements, new development, and fixes to production problems Write, debug, and tune complex backend business logic Diagnose and fix application- and server-level issues, both functional and service-level (performance, scalability, security), including operating system performance tuning Use configuration management, design, debugging, and other environment-specific tools Provide expertise in one or more database environments Take part in structured code reviews and walkthroughs, and follow quality standards Data Conversion Handle data conversion, including real-time and batch data integration, mapping, and transformations Run bulk data import/export, mass updates, cutover plans, and exception handling Delivery and Team Support Set time estimates and schedules for your own work, and help the Team Lead track estimated time to complete (ETC) against actuals Give accurate status updates to the Project Manager and Team Lead Anticipate, identify, track, and resolve issues, risks, and action items for your own work and the team’s, and build contingency plans when needed Resolve problems of intent, inaccuracy, or feasibility with business and technical staff, including whether changes or enhancements are needed Support production releases as directed Coordinate work with other developers, and help manage Application Team processes Provide content for operational documentation to Technical Writers Contribute to ongoing process improvement and apply new industry developments where they fit What You Bring 8 to 9 years of relevant experience Deep modeling, design, and coding skills, with detailed functional and process knowledge Proven experience troubleshooting complex application and server issues Strong experience writing, debugging, and tuning complex backend business logic Proven data conversion experience: data integration (real-time and batch), mapping, transformations, bulk import/export, mass updates, cutover planning, and exception handling Experience in one or more database environments Ability to work with, negotiate with, and take direction from resources across business and functional lines Ability to work with little direct supervision, both independently and on a team, and to meet tight deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong meeting and work session skills Strong organizational, analytical, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Preferred Education 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study. How to Apply Submit your resume with a brief summary of your backend development and data conversion experience. Highlight the data integrations, migrations, and complex business logic you have built or tuned.