• Senior Programmer Analyst

    Insight Global (Richmond, VA)


    Job Description

    As a Senior Systems Analyst / Senior Programmer, you will support enterprise-wide initiatives focused on driving operational efficiency, reducing technical debt, and accelerating adoption of modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, test automation, DevSecOps, and platform enablement (e.g., OpenShift, Azure APIM, Cloud readiness/migration). This role partners closely with architecture, infrastructure, and application development teams to deliver scalable, secure, and modernized solutions that align with enterprise IT standards and business strategies. The position requires a balance of technical depth, system analysis, and strong leadership in governance, modernization, and change management processes.

     

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    Key Responsibilities

    • Partner with platform squad to assess tool readiness and enable consistent adoption across application teams.

    • Collaborate with AD and architecture teams to operationalize modernization initiatives and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.

    • Design, develop, test, and deploy complex enterprise applications and integrations across hybrid environments (on-prem/cloud/hybrid).

    • Lead modernization initiatives — including migrating legacy applications to containerized, cloud-native, or automated architectures.

    • Document and improve end-to-end delivery processes (from standards identification to operationalization).

    • Facilitate playbook creation and knowledge sharing across delivery teams.

    • Proficiency in Jira for agile project tracking and defect management.

    • Identify gaps in tooling or process efficiency and recommend improvements.

    • Analyze business processes and translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

    • Support continuous improvement by implementing DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Ansible).

    • Provide production support for mission-critical applications, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.

    • Document configurations, workflows, and integration points to maintain enterprise-level visibility and audit readiness.

    • Mentor junior developers and analysts, sharing expertise in modern enterprise platforms and best practices.

     

    Pay Range: $50-$70/HR

     

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    Skills and Requirements

    Required Qualifications

    • 5+ years of progressive experience in systems analysis, application development, or enterprise systems support.

    • Demonstrated hands-on experience with: CI/CD tools, automation frameworks, and containerization (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, OpenShift, Docker).

    • Proven success implementing governance frameworks, change management processes, and modernization roadmaps.

    • Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and API management tools (Azure APIM, Kong, Apigee).

    • Strong background in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible).

    • Proven experience implementing DevSecOps practices

    • Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

     

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    Core Competencies

    • Enterprise system design and integration

    • Cloud, container & DevSecOps modernization

    • Ability to influence and drive adoption without direct authority

    • Governance and compliance alignment

    • Strategic problem-solving

    • Change and release management

    • Cross-functional collaboration