Java/Jakarta and Database Developer

Java/Jakarta and Database Developer:

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Job Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Required Skills:

• 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

Security Clearance

• US Citizen, eligible to obtain a clearance.

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