Senior Developer (Java)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

We are looking for a Senior Developer to join the My HealtheVet team and help drive the advancement of our healthcare platform for veterans. This role focuses on back-end development and the integration of Oracle Health (Cerner) systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise leveraging healthcare IT and interoperability skills to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

System Optimization: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to optimization efforts for reliability and high availability.
• Healthcare Standards Compliance: Apply FHIR, HL7, and other healthcare data standards, ensuring HIPAA, FedRAMP, and VA security compliance.
• Documentation and Mentorship: Develop code and system documentation, and mentor junior developers on best practices and DevSecOps processes.
• Platform Development & Integration: Support the design, development, and integration of My HealtheVet with Oracle Health (Cerner) systems, contributing to a secure and scalable platform.
• Cloud and Containerization: Collaborate with architects and developers to utilize AWS (GovCloud), Docker, and Kubernetes for efficient, secure, and scalable deployment.
• Credential and Security Management: Implement credential services, authentication, and authorization mechanisms in line with VA standards.

Core Qualifications

• Programming Experience: At least 5 years in software development with expertise in:
• Languages & Frameworks: Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RabbitMQ, JDK, and other modern languages.
• Back-End & Database Technologies: Well-versed in Java, Maven, Oracle, SQL, and related frameworks and libraries.
• API Development and Testing: Experience in developing and testing APIs.
• Front-End Support: Ability to transition between back-end and front-end support (JSF, XHTML) as needed.
• Kubernetes, Rancher, and Docker: Strong skills in these containerization tools, particularly within AWS environments.
• Security Standards: Experience developing applications compliant with security standards and protocols.
• AWS Ecosystem: Proficiency in AWS products, including DynamoDB, Lambda, Data Pipeline, EC2, CodeCommit, CloudTrail, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, API Gateway, CloudFront, ELB, IAM, Cognito, Key Management Service, and S3.

DevSecOps & Agile Experience:

• Development Pipeline: Experience in a DevSecOps environment, building and managing pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub.
• Agile Methodologies: Comfortable working in Scrum or Kanban environments.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: Proficient with unit testing tools (JUnit, Mockito), and experienced with troubleshooting in complex enterprise systems with deep integrations.
• Cybersecurity: Knowledgeable in cyber security tools such as CodeQL, Nessus, WebInspect, and AppDetective.
• Self-Starter: Able to independently troubleshoot and resolve local and system issues.

• Content Management: Experience with content management tools.
• Advanced Technology Stacks: Knowledge of additional stacks (MERN, MEAN, LAMP) and microservices architectures.
• Architecture Insight: Interest or experience in system architecture, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Veterans Administration Knowledge: Experience with VA systems is a plus, as is familiarity with government healthcare IT.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

By Light recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 410(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)