Applications Programmer

Applications Programmer

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow.

Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary
The Applications Programmer (Basic Level) supports the development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of software applications that meet customer and business requirements. Working under the guidance of senior developers, systems analysts, and designers, the Applications Programmer assists with all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, programming, testing, documentation, and application support. This position contributes to the delivery of reliable, secure, and maintainable software solutions supporting mission‑critical operations.

• Assist in the development, maintenance, enhancement, and support of software applications.
• Work with systems analysts and designers to research, analyze, and document user and business requirements.
• Analyze system objectives and technical problems identified during the requirements gathering process.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed program specifications.
• Participate in application design activities, including defining data structures, program logic, interfaces, and error handling.
• Develop, modify, and maintain application code to correct defects and improve system functionality.
• Assist with unit, integration, and system testing to verify software functionality and performance.
• Troubleshoot application issues and support problem resolution activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including program specifications, user documentation, and system support materials.
• Assist in preparing reports regarding application status, software performance, maintenance activities, and issue resolution.
• Support software configuration management and version control activities.
• Follow established software development standards, security policies, and quality assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, testers, and customers to ensure successful software delivery.

• Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or two (2) years of equivalent experience in applications programming, computer science, information technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of directly related experience in applications programming or software development.

• Relevant technical certification from a nationally recognized business or technical authority.
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certification – Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I (or current DoD 8140 equivalent).

• Software application development and maintenance
• Application testing and debugging
• Requirements analysis support
• Program specification development
• Technical documentation
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Software troubleshooting
• Data structure and program logic development
• Team collaboration
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow established software development standards and processes
• Basic understanding of software quality assurance practices
• Ability to support multiple assignments in a collaborative environment

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government IT environments.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of object‑oriented programming concepts.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Familiarity with source code management tools (e.g., Git, Azure Dev Ops).
• Knowledge of software…