Software Engineer--Java Developer

Red Arch Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 145,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Arch Solutions is seeking a Senior Java Developer to modernize a critical government information system. You will lead enterprise Java and Python components on Windows-based VMware, upgrading Solr with Zookeeper, Tomcat, and Oracle 19c integrations to meet security requirements.

Collaboration with security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders is essential to ensure minimal operational disruption, secure coding practices, and thorough documentation of designs and procedures.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in Systems or IT roles or similar scope
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience, Master's for 6 years
• Experience with enterprise Java on Windows-based VMware infrastructure
• Experience with Solr, Zookeeper, and index data upgrade/migration
• Experience with Oracle 19c/relational databases and SAP BI reporting frameworks

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute technology stack upgrades for enterprise Java applications
• Develop Java/Python components on Windows-based VMware infrastructure
• Modernize legacy code to current standards and secure coding practices
• Upgrade Solr clusters with Zookeeper coordination and migrate index data
• Manage Tomcat configurations and deployments, integrate with Oracle 19c and SAP BI
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business teams; document designs and procedures
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions

Skills

Enterprise Java

Python

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Apache Solr

Tomcat

Apache Directory Studio

Oracle 19c

SAP BI

VMware

Job description

Red Arch is hiring a Software Engineer-Java Developer to join our team!

Position Detail:We are seeking an experienced 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.

You will be responsible for planning and executing upgrades across our 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. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders—to ensure seamless upgrades with minimal operational disruption.

Position Responsibilities:

Core Development & Modernization:

• 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

Infrastructure & Integration:

• 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

Collaboration & Documentation:

• 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

Education and Experience

13+ Years of experience in Systems or IT related roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.

A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience

Required Quals

• Expertise in enterprise Java application development on Windows-based VMware infrastructure
• Expertise with Python
• Expertise 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
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI government clearance which requires US Citizenship

Desired Quals

• Experience with PrimeFaces UI framework
• TS/SCI with an in-scope polygraph

Work locations Annapolis Jct, MD, Washington DC, Reston VA

Salary Range for this position $145,000 to 211,000 #CJ