Senior Java Developer
About The Position
USPS is seeking a highly capable Senior Java Developer with deep full stack expertise to support enterprise software modernization efforts. The role requires advanced proficiency in Java-based application development, RESTful service design, test automation, cloud-native deployment, and event-driven architectures. The successful candidate will operate in a fast-paced Agile environment and contribute directly to mission-critical USPS business functions. This position provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions that strengthen USPS systems and operations. As a full stack Java Developer within GDIT, you will optimize core business processes, modernize legacy capabilities, and help drive the technical direction of key USPS initiatives.
Requirements
- 7 years of professional experience in Java development, including at least 3 years in full stack development.
- Advanced proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, Struts, and RESTful API design with emphasis on scalability, resilience, and security.
- Strong background in developing and supporting Java web and batch applications.
- Proficiency in Oracle database development, including complex queries and integration using Hibernate within the Spring Framework.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing, including unit, functional, regression, and performance testing, as well as implementation of frameworks such as Playwright.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and version control best practices using Git.
- Skilled in modern web technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery, HTML, CSS, JSP, and Struts-based interfaces.
- Experience designing and deploying containerized microservices using Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and integration patterns leveraging Kafka.
- Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and tools such as Version One or equivalent platforms.
- Awareness of emerging technologies relevant to application modernization and migration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a systematic approach to complex technical challenges.
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration during integration, modernization, and migration efforts.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality in both independent and team-based work.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.
- U.S. residency requirement: resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years.
- U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions).
- Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution is preferred. Candidates without a four-year degree require an additional four years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative solutions that strengthen USPS systems and operations.
- Optimize core business processes.
- Modernize legacy capabilities.
- Drive the technical direction of key USPS initiatives.
- Operate in a fast-paced Agile environment.
- Contribute directly to mission-critical USPS business functions.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
