Application Programmer

About the role

The Senior Applications Programmer is part of a team dedicated to improving the user experience, data integrity, and business processes through the development and maintenance of the NOC Portal and its supporting tools. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to contribute to this effort.

Responsibilities

• Task Management: Efficiently prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Communication: Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrate self-motivation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Development Knowledge: Exposure to a variety of technologies such as multi-tiered web applications, relational and cloud databases, LDAP and directory services, application servers, network infrastructure, and understanding security and dataflow within these components.
• System Development: Participate in the architecture, configuration, development, deployment, integration, testing, and maintenance of NOC Portal systems.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• System Improvement: Identify areas for modification in current NOC Portal systems and develop these improvements.
• Code Development: Write high-quality code to complete features on schedule.
• Operational Evaluation: Assess the operational practicality of applications.
• System Monitoring: Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues on supported NOC Portal systems to ensure 24x7 availability.
• SDLC Compliance: Follow Software Development Lifecycle processes and tools.
• Agile Practices: Apply agile practices and principles to maximize business value and continuously improve customer outcomes.
• Research: Participate in researching and identifying new and emerging technologies to enhance NOC Portal processes.

Requirements

• PHP experience is required.
• College degree in a technical or related field or at least 8 years of work experience in a structured development environment.
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment.
• Familiarity with agile practices and management tools such as Azure Dev Ops, build/deployment YAML pipelines, and other Azure Tools.
• Experience with Git/Source Code Management: Experience with code management, including branching, merging, and pull requests.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for code generation, debugging, and codebase analysis to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.
• Experience developing web applications in PHP and related technologies. Strong programming skills in Python, including experience with Python libraries and frameworks.
• Scripting/ETL: Proficient in writing and debugging shell scripts for scripting, automation, and ETL processes. Experience scheduling and managing cron job tasks.
• APIs and Web Services: Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: RESTful API principles, API Access Concepts (including REST, SSO, LDAP, OAuth2, etc.).
• Programming/Markup Languages: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML.
• Systems: Proficiency in Linux command line operations, system administration, and environment setup. Familiar with web application server technologies (e.g. Apache HTTPD, IIS, or Tomcat).
• Knowledge of Azure cloud services and infrastructure. Experience with RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting. Experience with containerization using Docker, including Docker images, containers, and orchestration.
• Databases: Experience with MySQL/MariaDB database design, querying, and administration. Hand-on experience with one or more of the following: Neo4j, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Snowflake.

Qualifications

• Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% | Sitting Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing-Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasional: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: frequently: 34% - 66%
• Hearing: Continuously: 67-100% | Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan
Health & Flexible Savings Account
Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
Educational Assistance Plan

Pay

The starting compensation range for this job is $76,300 to $104,200. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair and competitive. Pay for this role is based on factors such as your experience, skills, education, and location.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Skills

PHP, Python, Shell scripting, RESTful API principles, Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Linux command line operations, MySQL/MariaDB, Neo4j, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Snowflake, Agile practices, Docker, Azure cloud services, RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), containerization, web application server technologies (e.g. Apache HTTPD, IIS, or Tomcat)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan
Health & Flexible Savings Account
Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
Educational Assistance Plan

Pay

The starting compensation range for this job is $76,300 to $104,200. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair and competitive. Pay for this role is based on factors such as your experience, skills, education, and location.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens

Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.