Job Description
Job Description
GBS Solutions Corporation (www.gbssol.com) is an SBA 8(a)-certified, small, disadvantaged business founded in 2014 to deliver high quality, innovative business and technical solutions. GBS has a reputation for outstanding leadership, customer and employee care, and innovation. We take pride in providing highly trained professionals with in-depth expertise in many technical areas as well as professional and administrative services.
GBS offers Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and 401k Match, STD, LTD, Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Paid Time Off.
GBS is seeking a Computer Programmer – Senior with expertise in development, modifications, testing, and maintaining client's business applications following client's programming standards using approved languages such as Natural, SQL, Java, JavaScript, and/or JCL. This position ensures software quality, performance, and security across both legacy and modern environments supporting systems such as FPPS and NextFPPS. The work will be performed remotely with occasional on-site visits.
Job Functions
- Develop and maintain system architectures for enterprise HR and payroll systems such as FPPS, NextFPPS, and related web and database components.
- Design, code, and maintain application programs supporting HR/payroll systems.
- Translate system and design specifications into well-structured, maintainable code.
- Adhere to IBC programming standards, configuration-management, and documentation requirements.
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests; debug and optimize code.
- Prepare and follow detailed test plans as required under IBC's structured process.
- Collaborate with system analysts, database administrators, and QA staff to ensure functional accuracy.
- Participate in design walk-throughs, peer code reviews, and change-management reviews.
- Support system integration, modernization, and data-conversion efforts.
- Maintain comprehensive program documentation and version-control records.
- Ensure compliance with DOI/IBC IT-security, accessibility (Section 508), and quality standards.
- Mentor junior programmers and provide technical guidance within the development team.
Experience Requirements
- Writing and implementing efficient code for various government applications.
- Collaborating with other programmers, engineers, and IT specialists to design and implement functional software solutions.
- Conducting tests and evaluations regularly to ensure software is secure and efficient.
- Maintaining and upgrading existing software to improve performance or address security concerns.
- Documenting all phases of software development for future reference and compliance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with technical teams and explain complex ideas to stakeholders.
- Ability to diagnose issues, identify limitations, and develop effective solutions for complex systems.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Natural, SQL, Java, JavaScript, and/or JCL
- Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
- Proven experience in developing, testing, and debugging code.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot software issues.
- Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork and stakeholder interaction.
Education / Certification Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in software development or programming, with a preference for experience in government or regulated sectors.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must be able to obtain a position of public trust with the US Government
A background check will be required.