Java Application Developer (cleared)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k w/ ADP

PTO

Sick Leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Java Application Developer to join a large federal program. This is a fully onsite role in Herndon, VA, and it is a full-time position with a mission-essential program that is fully funded for the next 4+ years.

The candidate will develop software for business and mission applications, follow established development lifecycles, and ensure standards are met. Strong Java skills, frontend experience, and the ability to obtain active TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Java experience is required.
• Frontend experience with tools like Angular or React would be great.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with DevOps tools like Kubernetes is great.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of computer hardware and software to develop software for business/mission applications.
• Apply standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Ensure software standards are defined and met.

Skills

Java

Frontend development (Angular/React)

Security clearance (TS/SCI)

DevOps tools (Kubernetes)

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Java Application Developer to join large federal program. This is fully onsite in Herndon, VA and a full time position.

**Mission essential program. Fully funded. 4+ years remaining**

Essential Duties of the Java Application Developer:

• Apply knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
• Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Ensure software standards are defined and met.

Qualifications of the Java Application Developer:

• 3+ years of software development experience
• Java experience is required
• Frontend experience with tools like Angular or React would be great.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with DevOps tools like Kubernetes is great

Compensation for the Java Application Developer:

• $120,000 - $225,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 10/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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