Senior Java Application Developer

Dev Technology; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible telework options

401K matching

Health plans (dental and vision)

Paid training opportunities

Job summary

Dev Technology Group is seeking a Senior Application Developer in Ashburn, VA, hybrid 1-2 days onsite. You will design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications within an Agile team, collaborating across stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Java with Spring/Spring Boot, Jira, and JUnit, and can work independently while learning new technologies for government projects. Salary range $120,000–$165,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of work experience in Java applications and related frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot.
• Experience in an Agile team development environment using Jira or similar tools.
• Experience writing automated unit tests with JUnit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with teammates to meet client needs.
• Demonstrates a passion for solving complex software challenges and enjoys teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain a suite of applications (primarily Java).
• Participate actively in an Agile development team, attending ceremonies and updating Jira tasks daily.
• Troubleshoot issues in production and non-production systems.
• Learn new technical skills to meet project and customer needs.

Skills

Java

Angular

Spring

Spring Boot

Jira

JUnit

Communication

Team collaboration

Agile methodologies

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Tools

Git

Bamboo

Jenkins

SonarQube

Docker

Kubernetes

Hibernate/MyBatis

IBM MQ

ActiveMQ

Python

Linux

Kafka

Job description

Clearance: US Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain the required government security clearance (CBP Public Trust Final).

This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia.

Dev Technology Group is hiring a Senior Application Developer to support a dynamic government customer with a wide variety of development tasks, primarily in Java, Angular, Spring, and AWS-related technologies. You will be responsible for collaborating with team members and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement application development solutions that meet our client’s mission-critical needs. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and in coordination with other team members and other intersecting teams, and enjoy learning new technologies and business areas.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain a suite of applications (mainly Java)
• Be an active member of an Agile development team, responsible for participating in all Agile ceremonies, updating Jira tasks daily, and contributing to continual improvement strategies
• Troubleshoot issues in production and non-production systems
• Learn new technical skills to meet the needs of the project and our customers

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of work experience, including support of Java applications and associated frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot
• Experience working in an Agile team development environment using Jira or a similar tool
• Experience writing automated unit tests in a tool like JUnit
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate with team members to ensure client needs and expectations are met or exceeded
• Demonstrates a passion for solving complex software challenges and enjoys working alongside fellow team members to make that happen
• This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience working in an automated development environment, using CI/CD tools such as Git, Bamboo, Jenkins, SonarQube
• Experience developing and deploying to a Cloud environment (such as Amazon Web Services)
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with Hibernate or MyBatis
• Experience with JMS (e.g., IBM MQ, ActiveMQ)
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Kafka
• Experience with Linux

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\"Our estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $165,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range. \"

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans