Applications Software Developer

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

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

Non-Exempt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

• Design, develop, modify, and test software applications or specialized utility programs with minimal supervision.
• Write well-structured, maintainable code that adheres to established standards and best practices.
• Analyze functional requirements and develop technical solutions to meet business needs.
• Participate in application architecture discussions and provide input on technical approaches.
• Create and optimize database queries, schemas, and stored procedures.
• Perform thorough unit and integration testing of developed code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and technical issues.
• Conduct code reviews for peers and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with business analysts, designers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and troubleshoot issues.
• Estimate development effort and contribute to sprint planning activities.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications with new features and improvements.
• Create technical documentation for code, Application Programming Interface (API), system components, and test plans.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge through pair programming and technical discussions.

 

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology (IT), or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional application development/configuration experience.
• Understanding and experience with Natural and Adabas.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with Structured Query Language (SQL) and relational database management systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and test-driven development practices.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
• Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization frameworks.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools.
• Professional certifications in relevant technologies.

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.