Software Engineer-Java Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee healthcare premiums

Generous PTO

401K 6% match vested day one

Job summary

Red Arch Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to modernize a critical government information system. You will upgrade enterprise Java applications, develop Java/Python components on Windows VMware, and ensure secure coding practices in a regulated environment.

You’ll collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business teams to minimize disruption, while upgrading Solr, Tomcat, and Oracle 19c integrations.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise Java development on Windows-based VMware infrastructure.
• Expertise in Python.
• Experience with Apache Solr with Zookeeper including upgrading/migrating index data.
• Experience with Apache Tomcat and Apache Directory Studio.
• Experience with Oracle 19c relational DB integration.
• Experience with SAP BI reporting frameworks.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices for government/compliance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance (US Citizenship).

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 code to current standards and best practices.
• Implement secure coding practices per government security requirements.
• Upgrade Solr clusters with Zookeeper and migrate index data.
• Integrate applications with Oracle 19c databases and SAP BI frameworks.
• Collaborate with security, infra, and business teams; document designs and procedures.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Skills

Enterprise Java

Python

Solr with Zookeeper

Tomcat

Apache Directory Studio

Oracle 19c

SAP BI reporting

Secure coding

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Apache Solr

Zookeeper

Tomcat

Apache Directory Studio

Oracle 19c

SAP BI

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

The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
• HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
• Generous PTO.
• 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
• Annualized bonus compensation.
• Spot bonuses for hard work.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 529 College Saving Plan.
• College Loan Pay Back Program.
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Referral Bonuses.

Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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