Senior Application Programmer 

Location: Remote. 

Employment Type: Full-time. 

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000. 

Clearance Required: Active Secret 

Who we are:

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.

What are we are looking for:

The Senior Application Programmer will provide expert-level knowledge of sustainment lifecycle management activities for programs and project operations. This role involves analyzing functional business applications, designing specifications, and developing software solutions to support critical functions such as finance, accounting, personnel, logistics, and contracts. 

You will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, debugging, and refining software applications while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. The position also requires experience with APIs, low-code/no-code development models, and process automation using BPMN tools, along with strong knowledge of agile and hybrid development methodologies. 

Duties of a Senior Application Programmer may include, but are not limited to: 

• Providing expert-level knowledge of sustainment lifecycle management activities for programs and project operations. 

• Analyzing functional business applications and design specifications across multiple domains (finance, accounting, personnel, logistics, contracts). 

• Developing block diagrams and logic flowcharts; translating detailed designs into computer software. 

• Designing, coding, testing, debugging, and refining software to produce required products. 

• Preparing required program-level and user-level documentation. 

• Enhancing software to reduce operating time and improve efficiency. 

• Providing technical direction to programmers to ensure deadlines are met. 

• Devising or modifying procedures to solve complex problems, considering equipment capacity, limitations, and operating requirements. 

Required Skills / Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Information Technology–related field and 10+ years of relevant experience. 

• Expert-level knowledge of sustainment lifecycle management for programs and project operations. 

• Experience with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to support low-code/no-code platform models. 

• Hands-on experience with low-code/no-code Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) tools. 

• Experience developing application and process automation software based on BPMN models. 

• Experience in agile and hybrid low-code application development. 

• Background as an application programmer on large-scale DBMS with ability to develop complex software to satisfy design objectives. 

• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority. 

• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level - I (A+ CE, CCNA Security, CND, Network Security, SSCP) OR higher (IAT Level - II or III).

• DLA CE Cert IA Role/Function: MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1. The contractor shall meet the certification requirements within 6 months after the determination is made.

Why you will succeed at Horizon:

Horizon works at the forefront of new technologies and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. As we continue to expand and grow the Horizon brand around the globe, we want to ensure that our team members are growing with us, as you are a vital part of our success story.  This is a great opportunity for us to invest in our employees by supporting them with the right skills and tools to be successful in their careers.  

You will find a career map with a focus on someone who wants to specialize in a technical track or a people management track.  We will provide you with a series of personal and professional development opportunities to ensure you have the support and tools necessary to grow and achieve your goals. This includes personal career coaching and mentoring opportunities, among other initiatives. 

Why you will love working with us/ Perks:

• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• a 401 (k) program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
• An Educational Assistance program.
• a Student Loan Repayment Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Time off
• Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.  

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