Senior Java Developer

RPMGlobal; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions in Annapolis, MD seeks a Senior Java Developer to modernize a critical government information system. The role centers on enterprise Java development, secure upgrades, and coordinating with security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to minimize downtime, ensure compliance, and deliver robust, maintainable code across the full technology stack.

You will upgrade Solr clusters with ZooKeeper, manage Tomcat deployments, integrate with Oracle 19c, Directory Studio, and SAP

Qualifications

• Expertise in enterprise Java for Windows-based VMware environments.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Proficient with Solr with ZooKeeper upgrades and migrations.
• Experience with Tomcat and Directory Studio.
• Experience with Oracle 19c integration.
• Familiar with SAP BI reporting frameworks.
• Knowledge of secure coding for government systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute upgrades for enterprise Java apps in secure gov environments.
• Develop Java/Python components on Windows VMware infrastructure.
• Modernize legacy code to current standards.
• Implement secure coding practices per government requirements.
• Upgrade Solr clusters with ZooKeeper coordination.
• Migrate and optimize Solr index data during upgrades.
• Manage Tomcat configurations and deployments.
• Integrate applications with Oracle 19c databases.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Document designs, upgrade procedures, and configurations.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java Enterprise

Python

Apache Solr

Apache Tomcat

Apache Directory Studio

Oracle 19c

SAP BI Reporting

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9 years experience

Master's degree with 7 years experience

No degree with 13+ years

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Java Developer to modernize a critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in enterprise Java application development and a proven track record of upgrading complex software infrastructures in secure, regulated environments. The role involves planning and executing upgrades across the technology stack, including Apache Solr with ZooKeeper, Apache Tomcat, Apache Directory Studio, and Java/Python components running on Windows-based VMware infrastructure. Strong knowledge of Oracle 19c database integration, SAP Business Intelligence reporting frameworks, secure coding practices, and upgrading and migrating Solr index data is essential. Experience with PrimeFaces UI framework is a plus. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless upgrades with minimal operational disruption.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute technology stack upgrades for enterprise Java applications in secure government environments.
• Develop and maintain Java/Python components on Windows-based VMware infrastructure.
• Modernize legacy application code to current standards and best practices.
• Implement secure coding practices in compliance with government security requirements.
• Upgrade Apache Solr clusters with ZooKeeper coordination.
• Migrate and optimize Solr index data during version upgrades.
• Manage Apache Tomcat application server configurations and deployments.
• Integrate applications with Oracle 19c database systems.
• Work with Apache Directory Studio for directory services integration.
• Support SAP Business Intelligence reporting framework integrations.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business stakeholder teams.
• Ensure minimal operational disruption during system upgrades.
• Document technical designs, upgrade procedures, and system configurations.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise in enterprise Java application development on Windows-based VMware infrastructure.
• Expertise with Python.
• Expertise with Apache Solr with ZooKeeper (including upgrading and migrating Solr index data).
• Experience with Apache Tomcat, Apache Directory Studio.
• Experience with Oracle 19c/relational database integration.
• Experience with SAP Business Intelligence reporting frameworks.
• Experience with secure coding practices for government compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PrimeFaces UI framework.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience.
• Master's degree with 7 years of experience.
• No degree with 13+.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph