Senior Application Programmer

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

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About this Role:

The Senior Application 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.

This role focuses on the modernization of the NOC Portal - the emphasis is on modern front-end (JavaScript/TypeScript) and Python back-end development. Working knowledge of PHP is needed to maintain and incrementally replace the existing application.

What Youll Do:

• 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.

Do You Have:

• Strong full-stack web development experience, with a focus on modern front-end and back-end development.

• College degree in a technical or related field or at least 8 years of work experience in a structured development environment

• Software Development: Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment.

• Agile: Familiarity with agile practices and management tools such as Azure Dev Ops, build/deployment YAML pipelines, and other Azure Tools

• 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.

• Web Applications/Coding Languages: Strong programming skills in Python, including experience with Python libraries and frameworks. Modern front-end experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and a current framework (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular). Experience with PHP is valuable for maintaining and incrementally migrating the existing application.

• Scripting/ETL: Proficient in writing and debugging shell scripts for scripting, automation, and ETL processes. Experience scheduling and managing cron job tasks; experience with (or a desire to adopt) a workflow orchestrator such as Apache Airflow is a plus. Exposure to Perl is helpful for migrating legacy reporting processes.

• 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.

Physical Tasks- 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%

Audio Visual Needs - 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

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.

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Our 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

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidates primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

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.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate's written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.