Senior Java Application Developer
About The Position
Dev Technology Group is seeking a Senior Application Developer to support an Operations and Maintenance program that delivers enhancements and functionality across multiple web-based applications for a dynamic government customer. In this role, the Senior Application Developer will work closely with the Project Manager, Development Leads, incumbent team members, and customer stakeholders to intake customer-prioritized user stories and deliver high-quality solutions to production. The senior developer will be expected to independently manage complex development tasks, contribute to technical design and implementation, support peer developers, and help guide more junior team members. The ideal candidate will bring strong application development experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to support mission-critical systems that provide direct value to end users and federal government customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with five (5) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment OR in lieu of a degree seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment
- Java web applications and associated frameworks
- Spring Framework
- Legacy Java Server Pages and MVC-based application models
- JavaScript and/or JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL)
- Experience writing and executing automated unit tests
- Experience in an automated development environment, using CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, or SonarQube
- Understanding of DevSecOps and secure code practices
- Experience with software delivery using the Agile Scrum or Kanban methodology via Jira
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) plus active listening skills to collaborate with a large cross-functional team
Nice To Haves
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect)
- Understanding of Section 508 accessibility and compliance
- Experience developing in and deploying to the AWS Cloud environment
- Experience with Serverless, AWS Lambda, Micro Frontend, Micro Backend services
- Experience with IBM MQ, Amazon MQ, or ActiveMQ
- Experience with Node.js or Python
- Experience working on a federal government project
- Experience using agentic AI tools such as Claude Code
Responsibilities
- Analyze, design, code, review, and test customer-prioritized correctives and enhancements
- Independently manage complex development tasks from intake through delivery
- Provide peer support and mentorship to other developers, including guidance on problem-solving, design, code quality, and process improvements
- Collaborate with project leadership, team members, and customer stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver effective solutions
- Actively engage with the Agile team through sprint ceremonies, Jira issue management, blocker resolution, and continuous improvement efforts
- Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time to support sprint and release timelines
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
