Engineering Tech IV - Computer Programmer II

Engineering Tech IV - Computer Programmer II 

Salary / Rate: $30.70 - 35 per hour

Up to an additional $5.09/hour health & welfare, depending on benefit enrollment

Company Overview:

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being. 

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we have received multiple Regional Top Workplace awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Summary / Objective:

This team provides support in the areas of Administration, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics Programs associated with life cycle maintenance, modernization, and modification of Naval ships, unique platforms, new construction units and support facilities for Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning and Procurement (SUBMEPP), an independent field activity of the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command that is aligned under Program Executive Office Attack Submarines (PEO SSN). 

SUBMEPP’s mission is to keep assigned Naval ships and submersibles safe, reliable, and affordable through use of its engineered life cycle maintenance and modernization products and services. SUBMEPP performs technical duties and responsibilities to provide and maintain engineered life cycle maintenance products in direct support of the Fleet, shipyards, industrial facilities, and NAVSEA. 

General Duties or Experience:

We are seeking a developer with experience in ASP.NET to design, build, and maintain scalable web applications and using the .NET framework and C#. This role focuses on both frontend and backend, building both a REST API using Entity Framework, and user-friendly web pages using ASP.NET and Blazor. You’ll collaborate with our team to write clean, testable and well-documented code.

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Develop and maintain a web application using ASP.NET Core and Blazor (Server and/or WebAssembly)
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs using Entity Framework Core
• Collaborate with team members to plan, design, and implement new features
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback and follow git best practices
• Work extensively with SQL to design, query, and optimize relational databases
• Maintain and debug an existing .NET desktop application

Required Education and Experience:

• Professional experience with C# and ASP.NET Core
• Strong proficiency in Blazor or similar web UI frameworks
• Familiarity with REST APIs 
• Experience with SQL or other relational databases
• Solid understanding of git
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Competencies:

• Proficient in using Windows PC and the MS Office Suite. 
• Knowledge of submarine equipment and systems (a plus). 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical documentation and data. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and reporting. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Familiarity with cloud services
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Github actions, Azure, DevOps, etc.)

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

An active or current DoD Secret security clearance.

Other Duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework:

This position may allow for situational telework. 

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

AAP/EEO Statement:

KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.