Senior Application Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite/Remote)
Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time, 2,080 hours/year)

About AKIVA
AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies.

Position Overview
AKIVA is seeking a Senior Application Programmer to support a state government claims tracking and management system in Louisiana. You will design, develop, and maintain production-grade applications supporting claims processing, data management, and reporting for a state agency. This role spans the full application lifecyclefrom requirements analysis through deployment and production supportdelivering secure, scalable, and auditable solutions. As an AKIVA team member, you will have access to AI-powered development tools and agentic systems that accelerate coding, testing, and deployment workflows.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain application systems supporting claims tracking and management operations
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and working solutions
Build and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and validation of claims data
Develop and maintain integrations with enterprise platforms using REST APIs, SQL Server, and secure file transfer protocols
Support production dashboards, automation scripts, and scheduled processes
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance and data processing workflows
Contribute to DevOps and deployment practices including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure management
Ensure solutions comply with state data security, governance, and audit requirements
Document systems, workflows, and application behavior to support compliance and operational continuity
Leverage AI-powered development tools provided by AKIVA to accelerate coding, testing, and deployment

Required Qualifications
5+ years of software engineering or application development experience
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL (SQL Server preferred)
Experience designing and building production-grade web applications or enterprise systems
Experience working with REST APIs and integrated enterprise platforms
Familiarity with cloud-based environments (Azure, AWS, or equivalent)
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
Experience with data processing, ETL workflows, and reporting systems
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a government environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with state government IT systems or claims management platforms
Experience with AI/ML concepts, model deployment, or agent-based automation systems
Familiarity with agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or custom frameworks)
Experience with monitoring and observability tools
Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or custom dashboards for data visualization
Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices

Tools, Technologies & Frameworks
Languages: Python, SQL, PowerShell/Bash | Databases: SQL Server | AI & Agentic Systems: LLM-based agents, multi-agent orchestration frameworks | Integration: REST APIs, FTP/SFTP | Cloud: Azure, AWS, GCP | DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring and logging | Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, or custom dashboards

What AKIVA Offers
Competitive hourly compensation
AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to you
Professional development and skill-building opportunities
Supportive management team with Veteran-owned company values
Opportunity to work on impactful state government technology programs
Long-term contract engagement with potential for extension

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
AKIVA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people within a qualified candidate pool.

AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Flexible work from home options available.