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Junior Programmer

The Columbia Group
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Description

The Columbia Group (TCG), is a technical services support company which has a successful 50 year history of providing the United States government with financial management support services, information technology, program management, acquisition, logistics management, engineering, and design. As a full-time employee of TCG, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package to include a quality health insurance program (medical, drug, vision and dental) for you and your family, group life insurance, group short and long-term disability insurance, a 401K profit sharing retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. You will accrue 'Paid Time Off' (PTO) to be used towards vacation or sick leave, in addition to receiving eleven (11) paid federal holidays.

We are seeking a Junior Programmer to join our team on a remote basis. This position offers an opportunity to develop and enhance web-based financial applications and database-driven web applications. The role is ideal for individuals looking to build on their programming experience while contributing to the development and maintenance of robust software solutions.

The Ideal Candidate Will

  • Perform programming tasks to support and enhance web-based financial and database-driven applications.
  • Collaborate with the lead developer to create and maintain database-driven web applications.
  • Write, test, and debug code using programming languages such as PHP, Python, shell scripting, Perl, and MySQL or ORACLE.
  • Work with technologies including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Databricks, and Linux-based systems.
  • Utilize development tools like VS Code and version control systems like GitLab to ensure efficient workflows.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline processes and Docker containerization setups.
  • Multi-task effectively while managing competing priorities.

Req Number INF-25-00006

Position Requirements

Required Education, Skills, And Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • 1–3 years of relevant programming experience.
  • Knowledge and experience with:
    • Programming languages: PHP, Python, shell scripting, and Perl.
    • Web application technologies: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Databricks.
    • Databases and SQL.
  • Must hold (or be willing to obtain within 180 days of hire) one of the following certifications:
    • Security , CND, GCLD, GSEC, CSSLP, SSCP
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems and Docker containerization.
  • Experience with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency with integrated development environments like VS Code.
  • Strong understanding of software development best practices and workflows.
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
About the Organization We are a premier federal services company with a successful history of providing the United States Military, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and other departments / agencies of the federal government. We employ hundreds of professionals, providing client-focused solutions, across all armed forces, in multiple locations throughout the United States.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected Veteran status.

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