Company Overview
GO FOR GREATNESS. GO WITH BANA SOLUTIONS.No tech provider serving government works harder to be great. Maybe you should work with us.Bana Solutions seeks top technology experts to help realize the Bana vision: providing innovative, best-in-class solutions to the most critical security challenges in government today.Public sector operations depend on secure information access. There are many good providers in this space. Bana aims for great.Bana conceives, designs, and delivers secure access management systems for government agencies.
We provide expert security consulting services and business intelligence analysis.In this era, supporting the secure movement of data and identities calls for revolutionary thinkers. Bana rejects business-as-usual order-filling. Our success for DoD and other clients in the defense and intelligence world depends on teams that know how to go farther.In addition to technical proficiency we prioritize:
- Vendor Neutrality. Beholden to no provider, we configure optimal solutions from the available array of open-source and commercial software and SaaS options.
- Great Communication. Our teams defy the silent-developer stereotype. Explaining our work is a Bana hallmark. Listening? More important still.
- Partnership Mindset. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients in long-term relationships.
- R&D Focus. Agencies turn to Bana for business and technical insight, profiting from our investments in research and development and thought leadership.
- Appetite for Fun. Bana people are serious about security, passionate about client service, and – not least – know how to enjoy important, life-enhancing work.
Job Summary
We are currently in search of an experienced Mid-Level Software Engineer with a proven track record and 5-10 years of industry experience to enhance our robust team. This role is best suited for a technically sophisticated individual who possesses advanced knowledge in system architecture, complex data systems, and high-reliability systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in a variety of IT disciplines, including system administration, data engineering, and DevOps, and will be expected to resolve complex technical issues with minimal supervision.Other elements:
- Travel: Yes, 5% of the time
- Shift: Day Job
- Potential for Teleworking: No
- Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
- Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
- Years Experience in Field/Career: 5 - 10 years
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Possibly, over junior team members
Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead the development of sophisticated software solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and engineering best practices.
- Direct and participate in the full software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
- Facilitate Agile sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive process improvements and high-quality output.
- Independently address and resolve complex software issues, optimizing data workflows and system reliability.
- Produce detailed technical documentation that supports advanced software design, development, and maintenance practices.
- Mentor junior software engineers, guiding them through complex tasks and fostering a culture of technical excellence within the team.
- Manage critical software testing initiatives and lead significant project upgrades, enhancing system reliability and data integrity.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience with multiple programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and automation scripts for DevOps.
- In-depth understanding of system architecture, database management (SQL/NoSQL), and advanced software testing techniques.
- Demonstrated expertise in Agile, SCRUM, and other relevant methodologies, with an ability to tailor these to diverse IT disciplines.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in project management, capable of steering projects to align with strategic business objectives.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a capacity to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.
- A strong analytical mindset with strategic problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality work.
Pay & Benefits
Pay and benefits are essential to any career decision. That is why Bana Solutions has taken extensive time in developing a compensation package in which we feel reflects the importance and value our employees.Non-salary benefits as described below are available to all eligible employees with minor exceptions. Employees in an “alternative employment status” such as consulting or Part time employees, may be eligible for coverage, but may not have access to the full array of benefits.
Compensation
Bana is dedicated to offering our employees compensation at or above the industry standards using comprehensive benchmarks (from recognized national and regional compensation).
- We aim to attract new top talent and to retain and reward current employees.
- We aim to maximize our ROI of human capital and boost motivation among team members.
- We structure innovative approaches to recognize and reward contributions to our customer's mission, Bana's success and professional achievements.
Health and Wellness
Bana provides comprehensive health coverage, Health and wellness programs are all structured with the health and welfare of you and your family in mind.
- Medical insurance plans cover you and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and domestic children through national PPO and HSA -compatible Medical insurance plans
- Health Savings Accounts (available through our HSA-eligible consumer-directed health plan)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available to those that are enrolled in a non-HSA compatible medical plan
- Dental insurance (national PPO plan)
- Vision coverage (national insurer)
- Gym membership discounts
- 24/7 Employee Assistance program (EAP) provides you and family members with confidential, personal and web-based support on a wide variety of important and relevant topics to help encourage well-being:
- Mental Health and mindfulness
- Stress management
- Dependent/Elder care
- Nutrition
- Fitness
- Legal
- Financial issues
- Smoking/Diabetic cessation
Income Protection
Life is unpredictable and benefits should provide peace of mind and support for you and your family through every stage of life.
- Company paid Term Basic Life insurance is paid equal to 1 X your annual base salary, with a max of $260,000
- Company paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment is insurance provided equal to 1X your annual base salary, with a max of $260,000
- Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance. Disability insurance provides benefits that replace part of your lost income when you become unable to work to covered injury or illness.
- Optional Dependent Life Insurance can be purchased on an after-tax basis.
- Spouse or domestic partner coverage
- Child Coverage
- Optional Employee Life/AD&D. If you determine you need more coverage than the Company paid coverage.
- Optional Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Optional Critical Illness Plan
- Optional LifeLock/Norton
- Optional College Tuition Benefit plan
- Optional Pet Discount Plan
- Optional Legal Plan
Leave
Time off is essential to your mental wellbeing and professional productivity. We offer several types of leave and strongly encourage the use of leave as appropriate.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
As an eligible employee (Over 30 hrs.) you will accrue paid time off for vacation, personal time, and short-term illnesses. Additionally, 24 hours of vacation can be borrowed before accrual with your manager’s approval.Eligible employees accrue paid time off for vacations, personal business, and short-term illness. Additionally, 24 hours of vacation can be borrowed before accrual with your manager’s approval.
Paid Parental Leave
Bana Solutions provides maternity/paternity/adoption leave for adoptive and natural parents as a benefit of employment for eligible employees.
Holidays
Most Bana employees get nine paid holidays each year:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Additional leave
- Bereavement - Unlimited
- Jury Duty - Unlimited
- Election Day - Unlimited
- Military Reservist Leave - Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”), in addition to available PTO, unpaid military leave will also be granted to employees who enter active military service in the armed forces, or who are ordered for an initial period of active duty for training in the reserves or the National Guard.
Retirement
Employees are eligible to participate in the Bana Solutions 401(K) Retirement plan after completion of 90-day period.
- 100% of contributions on first 4% deferred
- 1% default contribution
- 100% immediately vested
- Up to 4 % company match
Development
Bana believes takes the development of their staff seriously and encourage the use of the following:
- Conferences/Training/Certifications
- Personal Coaching
- Performance Management
- R&D Opportunities
Additional Perk
To round out our stellar benefits we have the below icing on the package:
- Bonus Potential
- Rewards & recognition programs
- Team building activities
- Company events
- IT/Computer Equipment
Resources For Applicants
At Bana, we strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and can succeed. You will also find a culture of continuous learning, broad and inclusive employee support offerings, and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives.Bana Solutions is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employerWe do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws can be viewed here: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf .You may also view the https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdfBana Solutions will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process, nor will Bana ever advance money as part of the hiring process.
Bana will communicate with you only through emails that are generated by banasolutions.com automated system. If you receive an email purporting to be from Bana that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to hr@banasolutions.com.Accommodation Request: Submit a request for special assistance with your application to hr@banasolutions.com
Securing Your Data
Bana will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. Bana will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a banasolutions.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Bana Solutions that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.report@banasolutions.com.
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Bana will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
COVID 19
All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process.New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons will be subject to weekly testing requirements. Otherwise, vaccinated employees will complete the attestation process on the first day of employment.
