Java Developer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

CGS is seeking a Java developer to join a team enhancing data utilization for a large state-run project. The role focuses on aggregating data from multiple sources, planning collection, processing, storage, and reporting strategies, and delivering robust Java web applications using JSF.

CGS values collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning, offering growth opportunities and a supportive environment for government innovation through cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience developing Java web applications using the Java Server Faces Framework.
• 5 years of experience in Java web application UI design with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• 3 years integrating Java web apps with SQL databases using Hibernate.
• 3 years SQL relational design and coding experience.
• 5 years developing software both independently and in teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analyst and developers to produce software designs.
• Provide work estimates, status updates, and track progress against plans.
• Formulate program specifications and prototypes.
• Transform designs into high-functioning code in the appropriate language.
• Integrate software solutions into higher level systems.
• Use web-based tools to create and advance applications.
• Test code and debug to ensure desirable results.
• Collaborate with business, development, and QA teams on testing procedures.
• Perform upgrades to improve security and efficiency.
• Provide training, knowledge transfer, and documentation for user support.

Skills

Collaboration with analysts and devs

Estimating work & status reporting

Prototyping and specs

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Tools

Java

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Hibernate

SQL

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Information Technology

CGS is seeking a Java developer/programmer to join a team working on the enhancement of data utilization for a large, state-run project. The developer will be asked to aggregate data from several different existing sources and prepare plans for how this data can be collected, processed, stored, and reported on. The candidate for this position should have a strong understanding of large-scale enterprise systems and have a demonstrated expert knowledge of Java coding and web applications including Java Server Faces Framework.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates that are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Collaborate with business analyst and developers to produce software designs
• Provide work estimates to project manager, provide frequent status updates and track progress against the project work plan
• Formulate program specifications and basic prototypes
• Transform software designs and specifications into high functioning code in the appropriate language
• Integrate individual software solutions to higher level systems
• Use web-based tools to create and advance applications
• Test code periodically to ensure it produces the desirable results and perform debugging when necessary
• Collaborate with business, development, and QA teams to develop testing and acceptance procedures
• Perform upgrades to make software and systems more secure and efficient
• Collaborate with business analyst to provide training, knowledge transfer, and documentation for user support

Qualifications:

• Three (3) Years of experience developing Java web applications using the Java Server Faces Framework
• Five (5) Years of experience in Java web application user interface design and implementation including HTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Three (3) Years of experience integrating Java web applications with SQL databases using Hibernate
• Three (3) Years of SQL relational database design and coding experience
• Five (5) Years of experience developing software both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate superior organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in time-sensitive situations and prioritize multiple projects with similar deadlines

Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.