DS Application Developer

Probity Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Probity Inc. in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced software engineer for full-time development and enhancement of existing applications as well as new initiatives.

The role requires strong Java development skills, hands-on Spring and RESTful services, and solid SQL/ORM (Hibernate/JPA) proficiency. You will collaborate with teammates, vendors, and users, deploy through DevOps, and participate in code reviews and testing to ensure quality.

Qualifications

• Proficient Java development with hands-on experience.
• Experience with Spring Framework and RESTful services.
• Knowledge of SQL and ORM (Hibernate/JPA).
• Experience with Git branching/merging in a team.
• Strong ability to manage priorities and communicate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify software systems, applications, and tools, existing or new.
• Analyze user needs and feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Collaborate with teammates, service providers, vendors, and users to add features.
• Develop unit and integration tests; participate in functional/regression tests.
• Fix errors and verify results after changes.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback based on standards.
• Deploy code to development, test, and production environments via DevOps tools.
• Review help desk messages and coordinate with teams to resolve production issues.
• Document application development and revisions for future understanding.

Skills

Java development

Spring Framework

RESTful services

SQL

Hibernate/JPA

Git version control

Stakeholder communication

Elasticsearch

Secure web applications

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires an ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. To be considered for this position, you MUST have an ACTIVE Clearance Level of Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Position Code: 04-SO0717-1

Summary

The successful candidate will be dedicated full-time to development and enhancement support for existing applications as well as new development.

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Designing, programming/developing, and modifying software systems, applications, and tools, both existing and potentially new in the future
• Analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Collaborating with teammates, other service providers, vendors, and users to develop new program features
• Developing unit and integration tests, in addition to participating in functional and regression tests to ensure programs will produce the desired results and that instructions are correct
• Correcting errors by making the appropriate changes and then re-checking the program to ensure the desired result was produced
• Participating in code reviews by reviewing and incorporating feedback from teammates as well as providing feedback to others based on existing standards and recommended programming practices
• Deploying code to development, test, and production environments using existing DevOps infrastructure/tools
• Reviewing help desk messages periodically and working with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Organizing and maintaining documentation of application development and subsequent revisions, so others are able to understand the program

Required Experience, Skills, & Technologies

• Strong Java programming/development skills, with hands-on experience
• Experience with, or knowledge of, the Spring Framework and RESTful services
• Experience with, or knowledge of, SQL and ORM libraries such as Hibernate/JPA
• Experience with Git branching and merging within a team to manage source code
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and communication to multiple stakeholders

Desired Experience, Skills & Technologies

• Experience with, or knowledge of, Elasticsearch
• Experience with, or knowledge of, best practices for developing secure web applications