Senior Java Specialist

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA seeks a Sr IT Developer/Programmer 2 to lead full-stack development, define technical standards, and oversee middleware and identity systems architecture. The role requires hands-on Java coding, code reviews, and setting security and deployment standards.

Hybrid work arrangement with 40-hour weeks; master’s degree plus 1 year of related experience preferred. This Exempt position involves architectural responsibility and final authority over code

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/Information Management/Information Services or related field with 1 year of related experience.
• Commitment to fostering respect and civility among a diverse faculty, staff and student population.

Responsibilities

• Full-stack development of complex business logic with hands-on coding and peer reviews to ensure Java design patterns and performance standards.
• Act as principal architect for middleware and identity systems, defining technical specifications, framework versions, and dataflow for enterprise-scale Java apps.
• Establish standards for server provisioning, HAProxy load-balancing, and SSL/TLS security protocols; architect DB connectivity, firewall protocols, and CI/CD pipelines using Docker.

Skills

Full-stack development

Java

Code reviews

Server provisioning

Docker

CI/CD

JVM tuning

TDDs

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Management/Information Services

Tools

Docker

HAProxy

Job description

Unit: Technology Services MBU

Department: Application Services

Duties & Responsibilities:

Full-stack development of complex business logic, performing hands-on coding of core application components and conducting peer code reviews to ensure adherence to Java design patterns and performance standards. Act as principal architect for middleware and identity systems, holding final authority over code promotion and infrastructure. Define mandatory technical specifications, framework versions, and dataflow for enterprise-scale Java applications. Establish standards for server provisioning, HAProxy load-balancing, and SSL/TLS security protocols. Architect database connectivity, firewall protocols, and CI/CD pipelines using Docker. Manage version control policies, perform JVM tuning, and author Technical Design Documents (TDDs).

Location: Richmond, VA

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Information Services, or a related field plus1 year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Salary Range: $120,182

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 24255N - Sr IT Developer/Programmer 2