Java Software Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: Java Software Developer (mission-focused software for a Federal program)

• Environment: Collaborative Agile engineering

Description

Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications, backend services, and APIs within an Agile engineering environment. You will translate user stories and technical requirements into secure, testable, and maintainable software, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to application and system design decisions. Work may include full-stack applications, database/persistence-layer development, system integration, secure communications, cloud technologies, and containerized applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications, backend services, APIs, and integrations

• Independently deliver software features and technical components

• Develop full-stack applications and database/persistence-layer solutions

• Translate technical requirements and user stories into secure, testable, maintainable software

• Troubleshoot complex software and integration issues

• Contribute to application and system design discussions

• Develop automated tests and support CI/CD and software-quality practices

• Support deployment across development, integration, test, and operational environments

• Collaborate with software, systems, test, cybersecurity, DevOps, and infrastructure teams

• Participate in code reviews and maintain strong engineering standards

Requirements

• Level II: BS degree + 4 years experience; Level III: BS degree + 8 years experience; Level IV: BS degree + 12 years experience

• 4+ additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered

• Strong Java software-development experience

• Experience with Spring Framework/Spring Boot (or comparable frameworks)

• Experience with Git (or comparable configuration-management tools)

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum, SAFe, XP, or similar environments

• Understanding of secure software-development and testing practices

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Eligible to pass a government security investigation and meet requirements for access to classified information

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k)

• Life, disability & ADD insurance

• Paid time off for salaried personnel; paid sick leave for eligible hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project

• This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions