Java Developer

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a mid-level Java Developer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting Customs and Border Protection.

• Designs, develops, enhances, debugs, and implements software. Troubleshoots production problems related to software applications.
• As part of an agile team, researches, tests, builds, and coordinates the conversion and/or integration of new products based on client requirements.
• As part of an agile team, designs and develops new software products or major enhancements to existing software.
• Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms.
• Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application software packages, application integration and testing tools.
• Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
• Providing software development services and experience to implement new initiatives
• Providing implementation and technical support services.
• Providing technical support to respond to technical issues, research and resolve problems and other non-programming technical services.
• Estimating the Level of Effort (LOE) and difficulty of programming assignments.

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. The work experience should be supporting Java applications and associated frameworks such as Spring.
• At least 2 years of development experience using Angular (Version 8 and higher).
• 2 years of experience working in an Agile team development environment using Jira or a similar tool.
• 1 year of experience working in an automated development environment, using CI/CD tools such as Git, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonar Qube.

• Experience developing against relational databases (e.g., Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Experience developing against relational databases and solid SQL querying skills.
• 2+ years' experience with web services development
• 2+ years' experience writing automated unit tests.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player and ability to mentor developers with lesser experience.
• experience working within an Agile environment.

• Experience developing in and deploying to a Cloud environment (such as Amazon Web Services)
• Experience with Ruby on Rails
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or similar tools
• Experience with JMS (e.g., IBM MQ, Active
  
  MQ)

• US Citizen, eligible to obtain a clearance.

• Full‑time employees eligible for a 100% premium paid medical plan, covering medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, Teladoc, and accident insurance.
• Paid time off, tuition assistance, B&A sponsored training and certifications, commuter transit benefits (Smart Benefits) for DC Metro full‑time employees, and free virtual exercise platform subscription (NEOU).
• B&A Cares program: on‑staff registered counselor, 30/60/90‑day wellness check‑ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, wellness challenges, and more.
• Formal mentorship program.
• Job shadowing and cross‑training opportunities.
• Brand Ambassador program.
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): engagement through guided wellness and peer recognition, with counseling, legal guidance, financial planning and more.
• Monthly virtual events.
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenge: #StepWithB&A, #Walk During Lunch With B&A, #Volunteering
  
  WithB&A, and #Exercise During Lunch With B&A.

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