Junior Programmer

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The Columbia Group (TCG) is a technical services support company with a 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, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 401(k) profit‑sharing retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

You will accrue paid time off (PTO) for vacation or sick leave, and receive eleven paid federal holidays.

• 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 PHP, Python, shell scripting, Perl, and MySQL or Oracle.
• Work with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Databricks, and Linux‑based systems.
• Utilize development tools like VS Code and version control systems like Git Lab to ensure efficient workflows.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline processes and Docker containerization set‑ups.
• Multi‑task effectively while managing competing priorities.

• 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 Git Lab 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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense & Space

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.

• Request Number: INF‑25‑00006
• Location:
  
  McLean, VA
• Salary: $85,000.00–$95,000.00
• Position posted 1 week ago.