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Java Developer
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Pioneering Evolution is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead the design, development, and enhancement of enterprise-scale Java applications for a Department of Defense (DoD) software platform. The Senior Developer will serve as a technical leader, mentoring junior team members and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions. A Secret Clearance is required, and the position is based in the Panama City, Florida area with on-site work as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade Java applications.
- Drive technical excellence through hands-on coding, peer reviews, and architectural guidance.
- Optimize application performance, reliability, and security to meet mission-critical requirements.
- Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, developing complex queries and performance-tuned data access layers.
- Mentor and support mid-level and junior developers, fostering technical growth and adherence to best practices.
- Troubleshoot complex software issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deploy effective long-term solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including DevOps, QA, and systems engineers—to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical roadmap development.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and frameworks relevant to modern Java development and DoD software environments.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Java and C++.
- Proven experience architecting and developing microservices and RESTful APIs in enterprise environments.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle).
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container orchestration platforms.
- Expertise in version control using Git and experience with collaborative Git-based workflows.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, scalability principles, and security best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
- All candidates must currently possess a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- All candidates must be able to pass a company background screening.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway) or other cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Strong background in unit testing and test automation (JUnit, TestNG, Mockito).
- Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, with experience serving as a technical lead in Agile teams.
- Experience with messaging systems such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment practices.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:
In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the evolving needs of our team, we continually evaluate and enhance our benefits package. Current benefits include:
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Legal assistance
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) plan with company contribution
- Continuing education opportunities
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