Applications Programmer/Developer

As an Applications Programmer/Developer at DLH, you will create and maintain code for a web-based clinical trials network management system. Your tasks will include developing database tables and SQL queries, maintaining documentation through Azure DevOps, gathering user requirements, and managing data transfers between systems. This role is integral to ensuring the smooth operation of our research programs.

To be eligible for the Applications Programmer/Developer role at DLH, applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field along with two years of information technology experience, or a Master’s Degree in the same fields. Familiarity with web-based data systems, relational databases, and document management processes is also important.

Candidates for the Applications Programmer/Developer position at DLH should have experience with web-based systems developed on an MVC framework, SQL databases like Oracle, MySQL, or SQL Server, and version control practices. Knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, and CSS is advantageous and preferred.

DLH is dedicated to the growth of its employees, including those in the Applications Programmer/Developer role. We provide training to promote success, access to an e-Learning suite for formal and informal learning, and support for professional and technical certifications as well as education at accredited institutions.

The salary range for the Applications Programmer/Developer position at DLH is between $90,000 and $115,000 annually. The exact offer will depend on the selected candidate's skills, experience, education, and market data, with additional performance incentives and rewards also available.

In answering this question, focus on any projects you’ve worked on that employed MVC frameworks. Highlight your specific contributions, the technologies you used, and how your work impacted project outcomes.

When addressing this question, emphasize your communication skills and methodologies you use to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical language. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully gathered input that led to effective solutions.

Discuss the importance of documentation and the tools you use, like Azure DevOps. Explain how thorough documentation helps maintain project continuity and assists other team members in understanding changes.

This is an opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills. Select a specific instance, outline the challenge, the steps you took to investigate, and how you ultimately resolved the issue. Highlight team collaboration if applicable.

Provide details on the specific databases you’ve worked with, the nature of your queries, and how you optimized database performance. You might include examples where your SQL skills directly benefited a project.

In your response, mention best practices such as code reviews, using version control systems, and testing. Cite experiences where you improved existing code for better efficiency or maintainability.

Discuss your experience with tools like Git or Azure DevOps for version control. Highlight how you manage branching, merging, and resolving conflicts in your workflow.

Talk about your continuous learning strategies, such as online courses, webinars, or community involvement. Emphasize how this passion for learning has enhanced your skill set over time.

Identify a scenario where you simplified technical jargon during a presentation or document. Explain how you ensured understanding and achieved effective communication of key concepts to the audience.

Express your passion for contributing to meaningful health initiatives through technology. Discuss how the alignment of your skills with DLH’s mission fuels your motivation and enthusiasm for the role.