• Programmer Analyst 3

    PDS Defense (El Segundo, CA)


    IT/Technical

    **Programmer Analyst 3** El Segundo, CA Posted: 10/22/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214037

    Job Category:

    IT/Technical

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Programmer Analyst 3, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#214037

     

    Pay Rate: $42 - $47/hr

    Job Description:

    The IT Product Support Government contract direct team provides comprehensive software solutions to rapidly access and visually transform complex engineering and manufacturing product data supporting the BDS Contract Direct Product Support organization.

     

    Opportunities include development and integration for a variety of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and in-house software application(s) supporting our engineering and manufacturing teams. Working within a diverse team of skilled and motivated co-workers to collaborate on results, this position requires a positive attitude, self-motivation, the ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

    Position Responsibilities:

    • Designs, programs, tests, implements, documents and maintains computing applications.

    • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate end-user requirements, ensuring solutions align with organizational goals

    • Writes and compiles code and constructs database objects based on documented design and analyzes information to determine architecture specifications, parameters for software compatibility, application security needs and other application architecture requirements.

    • Modifies or upgrades applications to maintain software functionality, performance, and user experience.

    • Identifies and resolves programming or application architecture problems.

    • Reviews system performance and identifies and recommends improvements.

    • Address IT Compliance items by performing application scans for security requirements.

    • Partner with senior team member on application server setup when needed.

    • Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to continuously improve development practices and solutions.

    • Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including design documents, user guides, and release notes.

    • Support integration efforts involving Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom-in-house software applications.

    Required Skills:

    • Active DoD Top Secret clearance

    • 5+ Years of software development experience with application integration and system architecture, utilizing standard IT lifecycle methodologies and tools.

    • 5+ Years of software development in .Net technologies and web service technologies and client-side technologies

    • 3+ Years of Microsoft SharePoint development including designer and workflow customizations

    • 3+ Years writing database queries in SQL server or Oracle.

    Preferred Skills:

    • Current Security+ certification or ability to obtain post-start

    • 5+ years' experience with Microsoft SharePoint development and administration

    • 3+ years' experience with ColdFusion Development

    • 3+ years of experience with web services and client-side technologies

    • 3+ years of experience with UI frameworks such as jQuery, Angular, or ReactJS

    • 3+ years of experience with HTML and CSS

    • 3+ years of experience working in Agile development environments

    • 3+ years of experience with configuration management

    • 3+ years of experience in software requirements gathering and documentation

    • 3+ years of experience using Git workflow

    Education / Experience:

    Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience, 9 years' related work experience, etc.).

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    Top Secret

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit **http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/** or **https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/**

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled