Application Programmer (Python/FAME)

Quadrant, Inc.

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Analysis, Business Solutions, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CASE (Computer-Aided Software Engineering), Capacity Utilization, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Documentation, Economics, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Forecasting, Functional Analysis, Health Plan, IP (Internet Protocol), Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Reuse, Statistics, Systems Reliability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
2 days ago
Application Developer (PYTHON/FAME)
Washington, DC (some hybrid)
Pay From: $145,000 per year


MUST:
Experienced Application Programmer
8-10 plus years of professional experience
7 plus years of experience coding
Strong understanding of FAME (Forecasting Analysis and Modeling Framework) and
Python
Must possess strong SQL
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Reliability and an ability to work efficiently on time-sensitive projects.
Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others in a team environment and quickly understand data structures and idiosyncrasies.
Analyzes and studies complex system requirements.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation.
Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
Review existing programs and assist in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques.
Supervises software configuration management.
Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities, with experience developing block diagrams and logic flow charts.
Translates detailed design into computer software.
Tests, debugs and refines the computer software to produce the required product. Prepares required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation.
Experience in analysis and design of systems.
Knowledge of a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
A bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, economics, or a related field

DUTIES:
Support the Industrial Output (IO) section within the Division of Research and Statistics (R&S) Senior Applications Developer will assist with a critical technical infrastructure modernization project for G.17 statistical release on industrial production and capacity utilization (IP/CU).
Assist in developing robust new infrastructure that exceeds current capabilities.
IO section is a dynamic team of roughly 20 professionals, including economists, research assistants, data engineers, and analysts who publish the G.17 release, produce industrial sector forecasts, pioneer novel data source applications, and conduct mission-relevant research on economic measurement, productivity, trade, and business dynamics.
Sr Application Programmer will collaborate closely with the IO team and a group of outside contractors in modernizing the IP/CU data and code infrastructure, reporting to the group manager. Currently, G.17 relies heavily on legacy FAME software for programming and database storage, requiring careful, ambitious work over an extended period to transition to modern technologies while ensuring robust monthly production.
The position demands the candidate develop strong FAME coding skills alongside proficiency in modern languages (R, Python, etc.) and database systems (SQL).
The ideal candidate will embrace emerging technologies including AI and coding assistants while prioritizing system robustness and reliability.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .

About the Company

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Quadrant, Inc.

Quadrant is a full-life cycle staff augmentation agency providing a proven "rapid fire" approach in responding to the needs of our clients. Quadrant offers a comprehensive suite of staffing solutions for organizations in the Healthcare, Medical, Dental, Information Technology, HR and Government contract sectors.

Our clients have come to include some of the largest and most recognized brand named companies in the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD metropolitan regions. Quadrant is a DOD TOP Secret cleared facility and holds a Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Virginia SWaM certification. Quadrant's clients are rapidly hiring a mix of healthcare, medical, dental, information technology, recruiting and HR professionals.

Quadrant is recognized as the largest Healthcare Staffing agency in the Washington DC area. We support every major healthcare system and thousands of area healthcare practices. Our healthcare division focuses on all clinical and nonclinical staff with the exception of physicians. Our database boasts hundreds of thousands of local screened healthcare professionals; the largest in the area. Our resources enable us to respond to our clients requests quickly, generally within 24 hours of request on mainstream orders.

Our Information Technology clients support a broad mix of commercial and federal government agencies. Our clients include government contractors who support projects with federal agencies such as U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health(NIH), U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, FDA, FBI, USPTO, DHS, DHHS, DOD, DOJ, DOE, DISA, and USPS. In addition to our federal portfolio, Quadrant also supports a range of commercial clients focusing in software, telecom, mobile, web and healthcare development.

Whether you are a job seeker or a company with open positions to fill we will bridge the talent gap. Contact any of our seasoned professional recruiters or account managers and we will walk you through our proven staffing methodology. We offer a consultative approach to both potential employee and employer. We seek the right match, at the right time, every time.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
2017
WEBSITE
http://www.quadrantinc.com/