Java Development & CI/CD Subject Matter Expert

Revolutional; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional medical insurance

HSA-eligible medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD/Life insurance

401(k) company matching

Flexible schedules & teleworking

Paid holidays & PTO

Parental Leave

Professional development

Team events

Job summary

Revolutional is seeking a Java Development & CI/CD SME to provide senior technical leadership and architectural guidance for a federal program. You will lead Java development, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software delivery while collaborating with engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders.

The role requires U.S. Citizenship, ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, and a track record of delivering scalable enterprise solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, DevOps, or related fields.
• Extensive Java development and CI/CD experience in enterprise settings.
• Experience with secure software delivery and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for Java development and CI/CD architecture.
• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Guide modernization efforts and secure software delivery across programs.
• Provide architectural guidance and hands-on leadership to multiple Scrum teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with program objectives.
• Develop technical studies and execution plans with estimated effort.

Skills

Java

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Spring Boot

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Git

Maven

Gradle

JUnit

Docker

Job description

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.

We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.

Java Development & CI/CD Subject Matter Expert

Location: Remote

Terms: Full-time

Salary Range: $150-$180k DOE

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Position Overview

Revolutional is seeking an experienced Java Development & CI/CD Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level technical leadership, architectural guidance, and hands-on expertise supporting a federal government program. This individual will serve as a technical authority in Java application development, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), and DevSecOps practices. The SME will assess existing development environments, identify opportunities for modernization and automation, and guide engineering teams in implementing secure, scalable, and reliable software delivery solutions. The ideal candidate brings extensive Java development experience, deep knowledge of CI/CD pipeline architecture and automation, and a demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges across enterprise application environments. This role requires someone who can operate independently, advise government stakeholders, and work directly with development teams to improve software quality, deployment efficiency, and overall mission delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the technical authority for Java application development, CI/CD architecture, build automation, and secure software delivery practices.
• Provide expert guidance on Java application architecture, development standards, code quality, performance optimization, and enterprise application modernization.
• Design, evaluate, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, security scanning, integration, and application deployment.
• Assess existing Java applications, development frameworks, and delivery pipelines to identify technical gaps, performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and promote engineering best practices for Java development, automated testing, version control, dependency management, and release management.
• Support the integration of security controls and automated vulnerability scanning throughout the software development lifecycle using DevSecOps methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application development, build, integration, and deployment issues across multiple environments.
• Provide technical guidance to Agile development teams, supporting consistent engineering practices and continuous improvement across multiple Scrum teams.
• Collaborate with software developers, DevOps engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders to align technical solutions with program objectives.
• Lead technical assessments, root cause analyses, and specialized tiger teams to resolve critical software development and delivery challenges.
• Develop technical studies, white papers, architecture recommendations, and implementation plans that identify improvements, recommended solutions, and estimated levels of effort.
• Evaluate emerging Java technologies, automation frameworks, and CI/CD capabilities to recommend improvements in application performance, security, and delivery efficiency.
• Review technical deliverables, architecture designs, development practices, and pipeline configurations to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
• Present technical findings, risks, recommendations, and implementation strategies to government stakeholders and program leadership.

What You Bring (Requirements)

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, application development, DevOps, or related technical disciplines.
• Extensive hands-on experience developing and supporting enterprise applications using Java.
• Demonstrated expertise designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines within enterprise software development environments.
• Strong understanding of Java application architecture, object-oriented programming, software design principles, and application performance optimization.
• Experience with Java development frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, or similar enterprise frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD and build automation technologies such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Maven, or Gradle.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, secure software development practices, automated testing, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with source code management and version control systems, particularly Git.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex application, integration, build, and deployment issues.
• Experience working within Agile development environments involving multiple development teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct technical assessments, develop implementation recommendations, and produce detailed technical documentation and executive-level deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, provide technical leadership, and deliver high-quality solutions with minimal oversight.

Here At Revolutional We Are Pleased To Have Been Repeatedly Recognized For Our Outstanding Work Culture, The Innovative Work We Do, And The Employees On Our Team Who Make a Difference Each Day. Some Of These Recognitions Include

• Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
• Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
• Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
• A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
• A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
• Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
• Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification

We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

• Traditional and HSA-eligible medical insurance plans
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
• 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
• 5% 401(k) company matching
• Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
• Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!

Check out our Revolutional | LinkedIn to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!

Revolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics.

Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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