Senior Application Developer/ Application Programmer - Level III
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Application Developer / Application Programmer - Level III
Location: Redstone Arsenal (FAHC), Huntsville, Alabama (on-site)
Supporting: The Defense Health Agency (DHA) **Secret Security Clearance**
Overview
CompTech is seeking an experienced Application Programmer - Level III to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
The ideal candidate will possess strong application development and programming experience, with the ability to independently analyze requirements, design technical solutions, troubleshoot complex software issues, and maintain enterprise applications.
This position requires technical proficiency throughout the application development lifecycle, including systems analysis, programming, testing, debugging, documentation, and application enhancements.
Work Scope
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, code, test, debug, document, and maintain software applications.
- Perform application systems analysis and programming throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Analyze business and functional requirements to develop effective application solutions.
- Write and modify programs according to specifications provided by engineers, technical architects, and other technical professionals.
- Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and enhance existing applications to improve functionality and address technical issues.
- Independently analyze and resolve complex programming and application-related problems.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including program specifications, procedures, and system modifications.
- Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure applications meet operational requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and supervision to other personnel, as assigned.
Experience, Education, and Certification Requirements:
Experience:
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience demonstrating proficiency in application programming, software development, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience designing, coding, testing, debugging, maintaining, and modifying software applications.
- Strong understanding of application systems analysis, programming principles, and software development processes.
- Ability to independently perform complex programming assignments and resolve technical challenges.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent qualifications as permitted by the contract.
Required Certification:
Must possess a current DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II-approved baseline certification, or another certification recognized as meeting the applicable DoD IAT Level II requirements.
Certification must be obtained prior to performing any work under the contract, in accordance with PWS requirements.
Acceptable certifications include, but are not limited to:
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
- (ISC)² SSCP
- (ISC)² CISSP
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
Additional certifications relevant to technical support, desktop support, or DoD cyber workforce requirements are a plus.
Security Clearance Requirements:
- Active Secret Clearance
Salary:
- $95,000 - $99,000 plus Full Benefits, PTO, 401k+
Equal Employment Opportunity
CompTech is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Commitment, Innovation, and Customer Satisfaction. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please call Human Resources at (937) 228-2667 or email [email protected]. A CompTech associate will respond to your message as soon as reasonably possible.