Senior Full Stack Developer

Bigbear.ai • Ashburn, VA

113d

About The Position

BigBear.ai is looking for a seasoned Senior Full Stack Developer (JAVA/JEE) to lead the modernization and ongoing maintenance of the CBP information systems. This role offers the opportunity to apply your deep expertise in JAVA/JEE to enhance mission-critical systems, driving innovation and ensuring seamless, scalable solutions for a vital government agency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with 8–10+ years of professional experience in enterprise-level software development
• Deep hands-on expertise with Java JEE, including experience designing, building, and deploying robust, scalable applications
• Strong front-end skills using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, as well as structured data formats like XML and JSON
• Proficiency with JavaScript frameworks such as JQuery, Angular, or React
• Solid command of SQL and working with relational databases
• Experience with JEE Web Tier technologies including Servlets, Struts, and Spring MVC
• Familiarity with Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs) and Java Messaging Service (JMS)
• Strong background in web services, both SOAP and RESTful APIs
• Practical experience developing and deploying microservices architectures
• Proficient in database connectivity technologies like JDBC, JPA, and Hibernate
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
• Hands-on expertise with leading JEE servers, including Spring Boot, Tomcat, WebLogic, or WebSphere
• Working knowledge of AWS and cloud-based application deployment

Nice To Haves

• A passion for quality-driven development, with experience writing 100% automated unit tests to ensure maintainable and reliable code
• Hands-on experience working within an Agile development environment, embracing fast-paced sprints and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to stay focused under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and deliver results without sacrificing quality
• Outstanding communication skills — both written and verbal — with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable navigating dynamic, fast-changing environments, with the ability to adapt, prioritize, and multitask effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a collaborative mindset and the confidence to contribute across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design and implement JEE software applications
• Use modern software engineering tools and methodologies including Eclipse, Spring boot, Kubernetes, Docker, and Atlassian Products (Jira, Confluence)
• Work with users in an Agile development approach to understand requirements, then elicit feedback and refine solution through demonstrations
• Present the solution at formal and informal design reviews, and document the design according to the Government’s system lifecycle methodology

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees