Java Developer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Bethesda (AR); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Lead Java Developer to design and deliver modernization efforts for medical device review systems. You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, set coding and testing standards, and own the production support path for critical issues.

In this role you will evaluate new tools, ensure scalable solutions, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to reduce timelines and improve IT resilience within a federal health context.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 6+ years with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful services.
• 4+ years leading engineers with mentoring and delivery accountability.
• 3+ years with modern JS frameworks and responsive UI development.
• Experience migrating large legacy Java apps to modular services.
• Database design experience with SQL (Oracle or PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of J2EE/JSP/Servlets and migration strategies.
• Containerization and cloud deployment with Docker/Kubernetes and AWS/Azure.
• DevOps tools experience: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery for modernization workstreams.
• Set standards for code quality, testing, CI/CD, production readiness.
• Mentor developers and own production issue escalation.
• Evaluate emerging tools and ensure scalable architectures.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate/JPA

RESTful APIs

Leadership / Mentoring

Modern JS frameworks

React

Vue

Angular.js

Legacy modernization

SQL / Database design

Docker / Kubernetes

AWS / Azure

DevOps: Git / CI-CD / Jenkins

Public Trust readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Confluence

Selenium

JUnit

JavaScript testing libraries

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

Java Developer, Lead

Every day, millions of Americans depend on medical devices to protect their health and save their lives. As a senior Java Developer on this team, you'll build and modernize the systems that support medical device review for a federal public health agency. Using modern architectures, frameworks, and agile practices, you'll deliver production-ready solutions that reduce review timelines, strengthen IT resilience, and retire legacy risk.

This role goes beyond writing code. You will lead design and delivery for modernization workstreams. You will set standards, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, production and readiness, mentor developers, and drive quality and technical decisions. You will own production support escalation path for critical issues. You will evaluate emerging tools and techniques, recommend system improvements, and ensure your solutions account for the broader architecture, operating environment, and long-term scalability.

Ready to build systems that will change medical device review for the better?

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in software development

• 6+ years of experience with Java, including Spring Boot, Hibernate or JPA, and RESTful web services

• 4+ years of experience leading engineers, including mentoring, code review ownership, and delivery accountability

• 3+ years of experience with a modern JavaScript framework such as React.js, Vue, and Angular.js, including responsive, accessible UI development

• Experience leading or co-leading modernization or migration of large legacy Java applications such as monolith to modular services or modern frameworks

• Experience with database design, including writing and optimizing SQL such as Oracle or PostgreSQL

• Experience working with legacy Java technologies, including J2EE, JSP, or Servlets, developing migration strategies to modern frameworks, and providing production support and issue resolution

• Knowledge of containerization and cloud deployment, including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or Azure, and DevOps tools and practices, including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Jenkins

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Atlassian Suite of tools, including Jira and Confluence

• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, or JavaScript testing libraries

• Experience with stored procedures and advanced database performance tuning

• Experience working with federal health agencies such as FDA, NIH, or HHS

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.