Top Secret Java Developer – Onsite, Herndon, VA

Piper Companies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies in Herndon, VA is seeking an Application Developer to support a government contractor on a national security initiative. This role requires an active Top Secret clearance and onsite reporting at the client location.

You will develop with Java, XML, and integrate COTS/FOSS, navigate Linux and Windows environments, and apply standards across the development life cycle. Angular and Kubernetes experience is a big plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–10 years of professional Java development experience.
• Proven ability to work with XML and experience in COTS/FOSS integration and support.
• Ability to troubleshoot and navigate multiple operating system environments including Linux and Windows.
• Experience with Angular and Kubernetes is a huge plus.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Use knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter, and information processing techniques to develop solutions for business/mission applications.
• Correct program errors, compile documentation of program development, and analyze system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Ensure software standards are defined and met.

Skills

Java development

XML

COTS/FOSS integration

Angular

Kubernetes

Linux

Windows

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Piper Companies in Herndon, VA is seeking an Application Developer to support a government contractor on a national security initiative. This role requires an active Top Secret clearance and onsite reporting at the client location.

You will develop with Java, XML, and integrate COTS/FOSS, navigate Linux and Windows environments, and apply standards across the development life cycle. Angular and Kubernetes experience is a big plus.