Java Full Stack Developer - TS/SCI w/Poly

Cohere Technology Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health care premiums

Earn 240 hours PTO/year

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Yearly training allowance for self-development

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Java Full Stack Developer for an on-site position in Chantilly, VA. You will be part of a dynamic team developing a large-scale application with cutting-edge technologies, engaging in agile practices, and contributing to mission-critical projects. The role demands strong Java and Angular skills, along with experience in RESTful web services and secure messaging systems. Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with current CI Poly or consent.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with Bachelor's or 10 years with Master's.
• 6+ years of Java development experience.
• 6 years of experience with Angular 3+.

Responsibilities

• Participate in software development using agile methodologies.
• Develop software and extend existing capabilities.
• Maintain deployed applications and resolve user issues.

Skills

PostgreSQL or any SQL

Apache HTTP or Tomcat

Kafka

Active MQ

RESTful web services

Angular 3+

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in a related discipline

Job description

Java Full Stack Developer

Job Location: Chantilly, VA (On-site 100%)

Active TS/SCI security clearance. Need to have Current CI Poly or consent to Poly at a briefing.

Job Description

Cohere is looking for a self‑starting, team‑oriented Mid‑to‑Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team in supporting a Government customer. The team is building a large‑scale enterprise application using web technologies, distributed computation and storage frameworks, and sophisticated, cutting‑edge domain analytics, with the system hosted on virtualized and cloud‑computing platforms. The successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently with little supervision as well as engage with a team to achieve overall project objectives.

Essential Functions

The Java Full Stack Developer participates in a development team that uses agile methodologies combined with mature software practices and a technology‑supported development infrastructure. The Java Full Stack Developer will execute full‑lifecycle agile workflow including daily SCRUMs, story grooming and bidding, and sprint execution. The Java Full Stack Developer will develop software and extend the software baseline to implement new capabilities and to mature existing capabilities using key enabling technologies and frameworks. The Java Full Stack Developer will help maintain the deployed system, diagnose and resolve issues, and provide support to end‑users as needed. The Java Full Stack Developer will provide technical and methodological guidance to the team, while helping steer the team to be self‑reliant and highly effective at meeting project objectives.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding technical talent; the desire to continuously learn and apply new skills and technologies; and be eager to take on hard problems and develop successful solutions to achieve the overall mission.

Requirements

• Database – PostgreSQL or any SQL (Experience with PostgreSQL or a similar relational database management system)
• Familiarity with an open‑source web application server such as Apache HTTP or Tomcat
• Experience using the following:
• Kafka or any Java‑based message broker
• Active MQ (the product we use that is a Java‑based message broker or a similar system)
• Experience in development and use of RESTful web services
• Frontend:
  • Experience with development using Angular 3+ or a similar web framework
• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline and 12 years of experience, OR a Master’s degree and 10 years of experience
• 6+ years of experience with Java development and some experience in relational database management
• 6 years of experience with Angular 3+ front‑end web application platform and PrimeNG UI components or a similar web framework
• Experience with middle‑tier messaging systems such as Kafka, Active MQ or similar and development and use of RESTful web services
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current CI Poly or consent to Poly at a briefing

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working on a program following SAFe methodology

Compensation

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience, labor categories, and current market demands
• Fully paid health care premiums for medical with PPO and HSA options
• Fully paid dental, vision, and life insurance
• Earn 240 hours PTO/year (30 days, accrued at 20 hours/month)
• 401(k) plan with matching employer contributions and profit sharing
• Extremely lucrative referral programs
• Monthly billable incentive rewards
• Yearly training allowance for self‑development

About Cohere

Cohere was founded in 2015 by seasoned intelligence community engineers to unify and streamline both cyber and kinetic workflows for the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense.

We are looking for candidates to join our team as we grow our cyber development department. This is an opportunity to join a close‑knit team of engineers who are passionate about learning from each other and developing next‑generation capabilities supporting our stakeholders’ operations. Your work will contribute directly to securing the infrastructure from malicious cyber actors.

We invest in our people, offering tailored training and mentorship as we grow our engineers. We believe that providing opportunities to learn fuels individual and organizational success. At Cohere, not only will you take your technical skills to the next level, but if desired, you can learn the processes and skills necessary to launch your own company too. We offer mentoring opportunities to learn from experienced leaders on creating and growing your own contracting business.

If you have a background in coding and computer security and want to take your career to the next level, with the ability to learn from senior engineers invested in your success, apply today!