Java​/Jakarta and Database Developer

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow.

Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

B&A is looking for a Java/Jakarta and Database Developer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. the developer will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and support of enterprise applications utilizing Java/Jakarta frameworks and relational database technologies. This role supports system enhancements, production sustainment, and data integrity for mission-critical applications in support of the Defender Program
.

• Function effectively within an Agile software development environment
• Analyze system requirements and user stories to support implementation activities
• Design and develop database architecture that supports system requirements
• Design and develop user interfaces and business logic to integrate applications with databases
• Address existing system security vulnerabilities and ensure new development does not introduce security risks
• Conduct unit testing to validate that developed capabilities meet acceptance criteria defined in user stories
• Ensure the system baseline is version controlled in accordance with configuration management practices
• Maintain Defender Program confidence by protecting program data and ensuring data integrity
• Troubleshoot defects related to new enhancements and production issues
• Support system data requests
  , including reporting and ad hoc querying

• A bachelor’s degree in any field combined with a relevant professional certification, such as:
  Oracle Certified Associate Java Programmer (OCP), Informix 4GL Developer, ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP).
• 3 + years of experience.
• required to work onsite 50% of the time.

• Proficiency in Java/Jakarta-based application development
• Strong experience working with relational database design, development, and querying
• Ability to analyze and implement system requirements and user stories in an Agile environment
• Experience designing and developing database architectures to support application requirements
• Skill in developing and integrating user interfaces, business logic, and database components
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and experience addressing and mitigating system security vulnerabilities
• Experience conducting unit testing to validate functionality against acceptance criteria
• Hands-on experience with version control systems to maintain and manage system baselines
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application issues
  , including enhancements and production defects
• Experience supporting system data requests
  , including reporting and ad hoc queries
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams in a fast-paced Agile environment
• Strong attention to detail to ensure data protection, integrity, and program confidence

• US Citizen, eligible to obtain a clearance.

Notable Clients: B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

• three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• two tiers of dental coverage
• vision coverage
• life & AD&D
• disability insurance
• accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• critical illness insurance
• paid time off
• pet insurance benefits
• commuter transit benefits
• free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
• 401(k) plan with company…