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Job Title: Application Programmer
Clearance Required: Public Trust
Work Location: Hybrid, VA Alpha Omega is looking for an Application Programmer to join our team supporting one of our government customer. The Application Programmer 1 is an entry-level software development position responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and supporting applications and software solutions. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Node.js, Python, and GitHub and will work closely with senior developers, analysts, and other technical team members to deliver reliable and maintainable applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, test, and maintain applications using Node.js and Python.
- Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Use Git and GitHub for source-code management, branching, pull requests, code reviews, and collaborative development.
- Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Create and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, QA staff, and system administrators to resolve technical issues and deliver software enhancements.
- Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and best practices.
- Document application functionality, technical processes, and development procedures.
- Assist with application deployments and production support activities.
- Learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and development practices as required.
Required Qualifications: Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience /Skills:
- 3-5 years of related experience.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality software.
- Ability to understand existing code and make enhancements without disrupting current functionality.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and development techniques.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a source-controlled development environment.
- Experience developing applications with Node.js.
- Experience programming with Python.
- Working knowledge of Git and GitHub, including repositories, branches, commits, pull requests, and basic code-review practices.
- Understanding of software development concepts, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a development team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Docusaurus or another Node.js web framework.
- Experience with Python.
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Salary and Benefit Information: The likely salary range for this position is $87,000- $107,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026 Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:
- PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
- Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
- Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
- Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
- 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
- FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
- Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Company: Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership. We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:
- National Security – supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
- National Resilience – supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology.
We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.
Culture and Values: Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work. Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community. Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is 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, or any other protected class.
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