Senior Full Stack Developer

AKTRA INC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AKTRA INC is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer in McLean, VA to drive design, development, and deployment of scalable Java/Spring Boot applications. You will collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across the full SDLC, including modernization of Python codebases to Java.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software development, strong Java/JUnit/Maven skills, and experience with Docker/Jenkins. Local candidates in the Washington, DC area preferred for on-site work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, JavaScript, JUnit, Maven/Gradle, Docker, and Jenkins
• Experience developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications
• Ability to maintain and modernize existing Python applications into Java-based solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Kiro, VS Code AI)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable applications
• Build and enhance Java/Spring Boot full‑stack solutions
• Optimize application performance and reliability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver technical solutions
• Develop proof‑of‑concepts and support architectural decisions
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement enhancements
• Modernize and migrate Python applications to Java
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Skills

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

JavaScript

JUnit

Maven/Gradle

Docker

Jenkins

AI-assisted tooling

Python→Java migration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Senior Full Stack Developer

McLean, VA

June 23, 2026

Only accepting local candidates immediately local to the Washington, DC area.

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong Java expertise to build scalable, high-quality applications. This hands‑on role spans the full software development lifecycle, from design and development through deployment and production support, while collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, JavaScript, JUnit, Maven/Gradle, Docker, and Jenkins
• Experience developing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications
• Ability to maintain and modernize existing Python applications into Java-based solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon Kiro, VS Code AI)

Preferred Skills

• AWS cloud services
• Angular or React
• Kafka and event‑driven architectures
• SQL performance tuning

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable applications
• Build and enhance Java/Spring Boot full‑stack solutions
• Optimize application performance and reliability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver technical solutions
• Develop proof‑of‑concepts and support architectural decisions
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement enhancements
• Modernize and migrate Python applications to Java

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical expertise in Java and full‑stack development
• Ownership of projects from design through production support
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills