Java Application Developer

devtechnology; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off

Flexible telework options

Career development and mentoring

Industry-leading benefits

401K matching

Team events and community engagement

Job summary

Dev Technology Group is hiring an Application Developer to support a government customer, focusing on Java, Angular, Spring, and AWS-related technologies. The role requires collaborating with team members to design, develop, and implement solutions that meet mission-critical needs, with emphasis on learning new technologies.

The position is hybrid, with 1-2 days per week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Java experience, strong communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Java development experience.
• Experience in Agile teams using Jira or similar tools.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Experience writing automated unit tests (JUnit).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with team to meet client needs.
• Passion for solving complex software challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and update Jira daily.
• Troubleshoot production and non-production issues.
• Learn new technical skills to meet project needs.

Skills

Java development

Agile teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Jira

Spring Framework

Hibernate

Job description

Application Developer (Java), #1112

Clearance: US Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain the required government security clearance (CBP Public Trust Final).

This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia.

Dev Technology Group is hiring an Application Developer to support a dynamic government customer with a wide variety of development tasks, primarily in Java, Angular, Spring, and AWS-related technologies. You will be responsible for collaborating with team members and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement application development solutions that meet our client's mission-critical needs. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and in coordination with other team members and other intersecting teams, and enjoy learning new technologies and business areas.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain a suite of applications (mainly Java)
• Be an active member of an Agile development team, responsible for participating in all Agile ceremonies, updating Jira tasks daily, and contributing to continual improvement strategies
• Troubleshoot issues in production and non-production systems
• Learn new technical skills to meet the needs of the project and our customers

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 3 years of work experience, including support of Java applications and associated frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot
• Experience working in an Agile team development environment using Jira or a similar tool
• Experience developing against relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Experience writing automated unit tests in a tool like JUnit
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate with team members to ensure client needs and expectations are met or exceeded
• Demonstrates a passion for solving complex software challenges and enjoys working alongside fellow team members to make that happen

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience working in an automated development environment, using CI/CD tools such as Git, Bamboo, Jenkins, SonarQube
• Experience developing and deploying to a Cloud environment (such as Amazon Web Services)
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
• Development experience using JavaScript and/or JavaScript frameworks like Angular
• Experience with Hibernate or MyBatis
• Experience with JMS (e.g., IBM MQ, ActiveMQ)
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Kafka
• Experience with Linux

" Our estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range. "

This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia.

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client's missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands‑on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry‑leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.