Applications Software Developer, Sr

Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.

Job Title

Applications Software Developer, Sr

Location

Denver, CO US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Position Benefits

As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a defined company match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off that accrues beginning your first day of work, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.

Exemption Type

Exempt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

• Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications and application features
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices
• May supervise computer programmers
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support quality assurance efforts
• Debugs issues and resolves technical challenges and finds creative solutions
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain code quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX designers, business analysts, and project managers
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimation
• Maintain and enhance existing applications with new features and improvements
• Monitor application performance and implement optimizations as needed
• Create and maintain technical documentation for code and projects
• May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team

 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
• 6 years of experience in applications software development
• Knowledge and experience with IBM Mainframe z/OS
• Proficiency and experience with XML and Java
• Possessing a deep understanding of programming languages, such as Natural frameworks, and Adabas database systems
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies including Agile/Scrum
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Knowledge of security best practices and secure coding principles
• Background in performance tuning and optimization
• Certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies

We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results.We are 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 or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.