Software Developer

About BOOST

BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. Our consultants are experts in the areas of Accounting, Contracts, Human Resources, Recruiting & Sourcing, and Strategic Pricing and our passion is to guide and propel our partners towards success within this competitive sector.

Position Summary

BOOST is helping our confidential client hire a Software Developer.

This is a mostly remote role with regular on-site work at the client’s suburban DC location. This client values and rewards self-starters who operate independently, solve problems effectively, are hands-on as needed, and represent well in front of clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Database Development and Querying

• Writing complex SQL queries and generating reports
• Oracle Database experience, including writing/debugging PL/SQL stored procedures and functions

Java and Application Development

• Java development, including backend and API interfaces
• Spring Boot for building RESTful web services and microservices
• Front-end development with Jakarta EE technologies (JSF, PrimeFaces, JPA, EJB)
• UI development using TypeScript and React
• Writing back-end interfaces for processing files (XML, JSON, PDF, CSV, Excel, etc.)
• Development using NetBeans IDE (Java/XML editors, runtime debugging, Subversion, WildFly/JBoss deployment)

Application Server and System Administration

• Configuring and troubleshooting JBoss/WildFly servers using logs
• Working in Linux (file editing in vi, handling large log files)

Collaboration and Documentation Tools

• Working with requirements in Word/Excel (using Review tab), collaborating with business analysts
• Tracking work items and issues in JIRA
• Documenting systems and processes in Confluence

Communication and Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

Experience Requirements:

• 5-8 years software development
• Experience with standards, design patterns and commonly accepted practices in languages (e.g., Java)
• Experience with functionality, common metaphors and usage of mobile apps
• NoSQL experience (nice to have)
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience writing routine reports and correspondence

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in Business, Computer Science or Information Technology preferred
• B.A. in Liberal Arts accepted

Work Environment:

• Constantly operates a computer and uses other standard office equipment such as a phone, calculator, photocopier, and computer printer
• Facility to see and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without visual aids
• Occasionally lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 15
• pounds