Senior Java Specialist

DGS Office of External Affairs; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Senior Java Specialist in Technology Services to lead full-stack Java development for complex enterprise applications. The role involves hands-on coding, code reviews, and designing middleware and identity-system architectures in a hybrid Richmond, VA environment.

Responsibilities include establishing standards for server provisioning, security, and CI/CD pipelines, while collaborating with teams to ensure high performance and reliability across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Information Services, or related field plus 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation
• Full-stack Java development expertise with knowledge of design patterns and performance standards
• Experience with middleware, identity systems, HAProxy load-balancing, SSL/TLS security, and Docker
• JVM tuning and version control management experience

Responsibilities

• Hands-on coding and peer code reviews.
• Middleware and identity system architecture work.
• Establishing technical standards for server provisioning and security protocols.
• Managing CI/CD pipelines and related automation.

Skills

Full-stack Java development

Design patterns

Performance standards

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

HAProxy

SSL/TLS

Job description

Senior Java Specialist position in Technology Services at Virginia Commonwealth University focused on full-stack development of complex business logic and enterprise-scale Java applications. The role involves hands-on coding, peer code reviews, middleware and identity system architecture, and establishing technical standards for server provisioning, security protocols, and CI/CD pipelines. Reports to Application Services department in Richmond, VA with hybrid work arrangement.

Key qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with diverse populations

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Information Services, or related field plus 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation
• Full-stack Java development expertise with knowledge of design patterns and performance standards
• Experience with middleware, identity systems, HAProxy load-balancing, SSL/TLS security, and Docker
• JVM tuning and version control management experience