Senior Oracle Software Developer

Title: Senior Oracle Software Developer

Location: Fully Remote

Job Description:

Senior Oracle Software 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!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Senior Oracle Software Developer to join our team supporting the Depot Maintenance Accounting System (DMAPS) contract with Air Force Material Command (AFMC). DMAPS is based on Oracle databases and custom daemons running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems. The successful candidate will have strong experience in Oracle PL/SQL, Java, C++, and RHEL, with a proven background in software design, development, integration, troubleshooting, and sustainment.

The Senior Oracle Software Developer will work within an Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) framework and collaborate closely with developers, system administrators, architects, and government stakeholders to sustain and enhance existing DMAPS applications and services. The position may also support the design and development of a future web-based software solution.

The position is remote and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, enhancement, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities for DMAPS and related applications.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Oracle PL/SQL code, including stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and SQL queries.
• Develop and maintain software applications and services using Java and C++.
• Work within an Agile SDLC, including participating in two- to three-week sprints, daily scrums, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Utilize sprint tracking and collaboration tools to track and communicate individual work activities and progress to stakeholders.
• Develop secure, reliable, and resilient software applications and services, including refactoring or re-hosting existing applications and developing new capabilities.
• Support the design and development of system architectures and software solutions that meet mission and business requirements.
• Work with Oracle database environments and development teams to troubleshoot application and database issues.
• Develop and maintain software operating in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Develop and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts and other automation scripts as required.
• Utilize Git and established version-control practices for software development and configuration management.
• Participate in software testing, debugging, code reviews, and deployment activities.
• Support application modernization, migration, and integration activities.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications, services, logs, and system performance to identify and resolve software issues. 
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, architects, and the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) PMO.
• Support cybersecurity, vulnerability remediation, code scanning, and information assurance requirements.
• Assist with technical documentation, system design documentation, and software development documentation.
• Provide technical support to the development team and assist with maintaining a stable and secure operational environment.
• Perform other software development and engineering activities as directed by the Government.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in software/system design and development.
• Significant experience developing and supporting applications in Oracle database environments.

Required Skills

•  Strong Oracle PL/SQL development experience.
• Strong Java development experience.
• Strong C++ development experience.
• Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Experience with Oracle Database environments.
• Experience working within an Agile SDLC framework, including two- to three-week sprints and daily scrums.
• Experience with Git and version control management.
• Experience with software development and/or system design in secure, reliable, and resilient environments.
• Experience with SQL and Unix/Linux shell scripting.
• Ability to work autonomously and support a software development team.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills

•  PowerBuilder development experience.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, GNU Make, Jenkins DSL, JSON, YAML, or Go.
• Experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Packer, Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, or Artifactory.
• Experience with Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTPS/HTTP Server.
• Experience with JIRA and Bitbucket.
• Experience with code scanning and software quality tools such as Checkmarx and SonarQube.
• Experience with cybersecurity or DoD software development/testing.
• Experience supporting or modernizing legacy applications.
• Experience with software refactoring, application re-hosting, or application modernization.

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain security clearance

More About B&A:

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.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.