Senior Java Software Engineer

1st Choice &; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role with collaborative team

Job summary

1st Choice & in Clinton, Maryland seeks a Senior Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and business goals.

You will lead development, engage in requirements gathering, and mentor junior developers while delivering robust, scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years with Java and SQL databases.
• 3+ years in cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• 3+ years in CI/CD and DevOps.
• 3+ years working with Agile methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, IS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of software applications to support business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Code, test, and debug to ensure performance and reliability.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases and lead peer reviews.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team.

Skills

Java

SQL

AWS/Azure/GCP

CI/CD

Agile

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tools

DevOps practices

Job description

Senior Java Software Engineer Information Technology & Cybersecurity Clinton , Maryland Aug 19, 2026

Choose 1st Choice — we care about our people, offer great benefits, and create real opportunities to grow. With 20+ years of nationwide staffing success, we're here to help you thrive. We’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

Senior Java Software Engineer

About your role:

At 1 st Choice, we are dedicated to transforming financial services technology to benefit our clients. As a Senior Java Software Engineer you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that align with our business goals and client needs.

What will you do:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of software applications to support 1 st Choice business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Perform coding, testing, and debugging of applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases and lead peer review processes.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to enhance team capabilities.

Experience you will need to have:

• 6+ years of experience in software development
• 3+ years of experience in Java
• 3+ years of experience in SQL databases
• 3+ years of experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP services
• 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• 3+ years of experience with Agile methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).

Experience that would be great to have:

• Experience in the financial services industry, specifically card processing.
• Experience with C programming

Essential information about this role:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. 1 st Choice considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.
• You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.
• This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.
• All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. 1 st Choice and certain of its affiliated companies are federal, state, and/or local government contractors. Should this position support a Federal Government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions. Positions that support state and/or local contracts also require additional background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.