Junior Application Developer

Blu Omega is seeking a Junior Application Developer to support one of our clients while contributing to enterprise systems operations and modernization efforts. This role supports the development, enhancement, and maintenance of mission-critical applications that enable regulatory, scientific, and operational workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer to gain hands-on experience in a complex federal environment, working across a diverse technology stack that includes both legacy systems and modern platforms, while leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery speed, code quality, and testing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications supporting the client's mission needs
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into functional software solutions
• Assist in designing, coding, testing, and debugging applications across the full development lifecycle
• Support modernization efforts by contributing to system enhancements and platform transitions
• Collaborate with developers, database administrators, analysts, and stakeholders across the program
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Work with Oracle databases to support application functionality and data integrity
• Troubleshoot application issues and support ongoing maintenance and performance improvements
• Document technical designs, processes, and system changes
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools for code generation, debugging, prompt-based problem solving, and automated unit testing

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in application development or software engineering
• Experience with Java or similar object-oriented programming language
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (Oracle preferred)
• Basic understanding of web application development concepts
• Experience using modern IDEs (for example VS Code) and AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar)
• Working knowledge of prompt-based workflows for code generation, debugging, and testing using large language models (for example Claude, Gemini, or OpenAI models)
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to or experience with:
  • Oracle Forms
  • Oracle APEX
  • Appian
  • Camunda
  • ColdFusion
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Exposure to federal health or regulatory systems
• Familiarity with application modernization efforts

Salary Range: $85K- $95K
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results driven culture that embrace our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our Nation's mission critical programs

Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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