Software Developer

Software Developer

Location: 300 7th Street SW Washington D.C. District of Columbia 20024
Duration: Long term Contract

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Developer to program computers run tests and maintain current computer programs that provide instructions computers must follow to perform their function.

What Youll Do

• Programs computers develops runs tests and maintains current computer programs that provide instructions computers must follow to perform their function
• Develops designs and tests logical structure for solving problems by computers
• Writes programs according to specifications which may be provided by Software Engineers Systems Analysts or other computer scientists
• Updates repairs modifies and expands existing computer programs
• Confers with supervisor and representatives of departments concerned with program to resolve questions of program intent data input output requirements and inclusion of internal checks and controls
• Reads manuals periodicals and technical reports to learn ways to develop programs that meet user requirements
• Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program using structured analysis and design
• Designs computer terminal screen displays to accomplish goals of user request
• Corrects program errors using methods such as modifying program or altering sequence of program steps
• Recreates steps taken by user to locate source of problem and rewrites program to correct errors
• Analyzes reviews and rewrites programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt program to new requirements
• Compiles and writes documentation of program development and subsequent revisions
• Writes instructions to guide operating personnel during production runs

What Youll Need

• Experience with Word Excel PowerPoint and Visio for documentation analysis and presentations
• Experience with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project JIRA Trello or Asana for project planning and tracking
• Experience with Microsoft Visio Lucidchart or Draw.io for creating process flows data flow diagrams and system architectures
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS Jama Connect or HP ALM for managing and tracking requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI Tableau or IBM Cognos for data visualization and analysis
• Basic knowledge of SQL for querying databases and familiarity with database management tools like SQL Server Management Studio MySQL Workbench or Oracle SQL Developer
• Experience with Enterprise Architect Visual Paradigm or Lucidchart for creating Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse keyboard and monitor

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio for documentation, analysis, and presentations,Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello, or Asana for project planning and tracking,Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or Draw.io for creating process flows, data flow diagrams, and system architectures