Applications Developer (Powerbuilder)

Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai. Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.

Responsibilities

Description Empower AI is seeking an Applications Developer (PowerBuilder) to design, develop, test, maintain, and modernize mission-support applications for DCSA Customer Support Services. The developer works across the full software-development lifecycle for PowerBuilder client/server applications and related database services, translating Government-prioritized requirements into secure, reliable, and supportable solutions. The role analyzes legacy application behavior, implements enhancements and defect corrections, develops database objects and interfaces, prepares test evidence and deployment packages, and supports transition planning for modernization where directed. Work is managed against a government-prioritized backlog in an Agile framework with formal stakeholder demonstration and acceptance. This is a salaried, FLSA-exempt position in which you will independently analyze situations, determine the appropriate course of action, and exercise discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance to the program and its customers. THIS IS A REMOTE WORK POSITION WITH UP TO 10% OF TRAVEL INVOLVED. JOB DUTIES Design, develop, test, and maintain PowerBuilder applications, including windows, user objects, data windows, menus, reports, and PowerScript business logic, in accordance with approved requirements and the Government-prioritized backlog. Analyze existing application architecture, source code, database dependencies, and interfaces to resolve defects, implement enhancements, and reduce operational risk in legacy client/server environments. Develop and maintain SQL, stored procedures, views, and database objects supporting application functionality, reporting, data integrity, and performance. Build and maintain secure interfaces between PowerBuilder applications and enterprise services using approved APIs, file exchanges, database connections, and authentication methods. Conduct requirements analysis, technical design, unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and User Acceptance Testing; document results and correct defects before release. Participate in Agile development activities, including backlog refinement, estimation, sprint planning, demonstrations of completed work, and formal stakeholder acceptance. Apply secure coding standards and Federal security guidance, including NIST SP 800-218 Secure Software Development Framework practices; perform peer reviews and remediate identified vulnerabilities. Prepare technical designs, data models, interface control documentation, installation instructions, release notes, rollback plans, and operational support documentation. Support change, configuration, and release-management processes by delivering complete, tested deployment packages and required evidence for Government approval. Provide Tier II/III support for complex application incidents and service requests; perform root-cause analysis, communicate status to stakeholders, and contribute knowledge articles for recurring issues. Assess legacy applications for modernization opportunities and support migration planning to approve technologies while preserving business rules, data integrity, and mission continuity. Collaborate with business analysts, database administrators, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity personnel, and Government stakeholders to deliver secure and user-centered solutions.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; an additional 4 years of related experience may be substituted for the degree. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have an Active Secret Clearance (favorably adjudicated T3/T3R) to start. Must be within investigation scope and/or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation / Continuous Vetting. Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze problems, determine the appropriate course of action, and exercise discretion and independent judgment with limited day-to-day supervision. Minimum of 3 years of application-development experience, including hands-on PowerBuilder development and maintenance in an enterprise environment. Proficiency with PowerBuilder, PowerScript, DataWindow technology, SQL, relational database design, and stored procedures. Experience troubleshooting legacy client/server applications and integrating applications with databases, APIs, and enterprise services. Experience with software-development lifecycle practices, source control, code review, test planning, defect tracking, and release management. Experience working in an Agile framework with sprint demonstrations, User Acceptance Testing, and stakeholder acceptance. Knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability remediation, and Federal or similarly regulated security requirements. Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. DESIRED SKILLS Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or other enterprise relational database platforms. Experience modernizing PowerBuilder applications or migrating legacy client/server applications to web, cloud, or service-oriented architectures. Experience with PowerBuilder .NET, Appeon Power Server, REST/SOAP web services, or API integration patterns. Experience supporting the Department of War, DoD, or other compliance-driven Federal IT environments. Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, NIST guidance, and secure software development practices. Experience with Java, C#, .NET, JavaScript, or other modern application development technologies. CompTIA Security+ CE or comparable cybersecurity certification. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions: Sitting for long periods Standing for long periods Ambulate throughout an office Ambulate between several buildings Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 20 pounds Travel by land or air transportation 10 % About Empower AI All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm’s overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If hired for this position, the base salary range would be within the range provided. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to work location, skills, experience, gov con contractual requirements, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Empower AI's total compensation package for employees.