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Senior Java Developer

Springfield, Virginia (Hybrid)

Application Developer, Senior (Java), #1134

Location: Remote-first for candidates in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia 

Clearance: U.S. citizenship required. DHS HQ Entry on Duty (EOD) approval is required before starting. The selected candidate must also be able to obtain DHS HQ Final Suitability.

Dev Technology is seeking a highly motivated Software Developer to join our growing team in developing, deploying, maintaining, and modernizing mission-critical applications for a DHS customer.

The successful candidate will contribute to new development, system reengineering, and application enhancement efforts in an Agile and DevOps environment. This position requires strong Java development experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate with users, customers, and other developers to transform requirements into effective working solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop, deploy, and maintain mission-critical applications using Java and related technologies.
  • Provide technical support and guidance throughout the conceptualization, development, and implementation phases.
  • Work with users and stakeholders to define system scope, objectives, and technical requirements.
  • Contribute to application architecture, system design, and technical design decisions.
  • Support new development and system reengineering efforts.
  • Design and develop system-level changes and enhancements.
  • Implement enhancements to existing applications while coordinating with developers working in parallel.
  • Perform quality assurance, testing, and test-driven development activities.
  • Review modifications to existing systems for compatibility across applications and environments.
  • Perform database programming and support system design activities.
  • Use DevOps and software configuration management tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Maven.
  • Support automated code scanning, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment practices.
  • Work within a cloud-based development environment.
  • Use Jira to support Agile delivery and configuration management activities.
  • Interface with the customer on technical requirements and design decisions.
  • Communicate effectively, apply critical thinking, and maintain a results-oriented approach.
  • Follow Scrum and Agile software development lifecycle practices.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Five or more years of software development experience.
  • Experience developing applications with Java and related technology ecosystems.
  • Experience with Java Web Services, Spring Boot, or Java EE.
  • Familiarity with software development and DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Maven.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment.
  • Experience supporting application development, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Ability to contribute to system design and translate requirements into working software solutions.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional fluency in English.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

  • Experience with automated code scanning and automated software testing.
  • Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts.
  • Experience using Jira in an Agile development and configuration management environment.
  • Experience with GitLab or GitHub.
  • Experience with database programming and system design.
  • Experience designing and developing system-level changes.
  • Experience working directly with customers on technical requirements and solution design.
  • Experience with test-driven development.
  • Experience working in a cloud environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently learn new technologies and remain current with modern software development practices.
  • Experience reviewing system modifications for cross-compatibility.
  • Experience working within Scrum or another Agile software development framework.
  • Government contracting or DHS experience.

Compensation

Our estimated salary range for this position is $100,000–$130,000. The presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation. The offered salary will be based on education, experience, geographic location, and applicable contractual requirements. The final salary may fall outside this range.

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.   

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:   

  • Generous and flexible time-off policy
  • Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
  • Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
  • Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
  • 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
  • Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more  
  • A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
  • To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group

 

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