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 AKIVAAKIVA 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 OverviewAKIVA 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 lifecycle-from requirements analysis through deployment and production support-delivering 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 Responsibilitiesโข Design, develop, test, and maintain application systems supporting claims tracking and management operations
โข Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and working solutions
โข Build and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and validation of claims data
โข Develop and maintain integrations with enterprise platforms using REST APIs, SQL Server, and secure file transfer protocols
โข Support production dashboards, automation scripts, and scheduled processes
โข Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance and data processing workflows
โข Contribute to DevOps and deployment practices including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure management
โข Ensure solutions comply with state data security, governance, and audit requirements
โข Document systems, workflows, and application behavior to support compliance and operational continuity
โข Leverage AI-powered development tools provided by AKIVA to accelerate coding, testing, and deployment
Required Qualificationsโข 5+ years of software engineering or application development experience
โข Strong proficiency in Python and SQL (SQL Server preferred)
โข Experience designing and building production-grade web applications or enterprise systems
โข Experience working with REST APIs and integrated enterprise platforms
โข Familiarity with cloud-based environments (Azure, AWS, or equivalent)
โข Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
โข Experience with data processing, ETL workflows, and reporting systems
โข Strong problem-solving, debugging, and documentation skills
โข Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a government environment
โข Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualificationsโข Experience with state government IT systems or claims management platforms
โข Experience with AI/ML concepts, model deployment, or agent-based automation systems
โข Familiarity with agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, or custom frameworks)
โข Experience with monitoring and observability tools
โข Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or custom dashboards for data visualization
โข Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices
Tools, Technologies & FrameworksLanguages: 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 Offersโข Competitive hourly compensation
โข AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to you
โข Professional development and skill-building opportunities
โข Supportive management team with Veteran-owned company values
โข Opportunity to work on impactful state government technology programs
โข Long-term contract engagement with potential for extension
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Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAKIVA 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.
Compensation: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
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.