Senior Java Developer

CACI • Sterling, VA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable and robust Java applications via best practices and industry standards. Develop strategic vision and product development roadmaps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and other developers. Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level developers, fostering their professional growth. Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, performance, and maintainability. Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, identifying opportunities for optimization and enhancement. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and provide technical expertise and solutions. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, and industry advancements, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Must hold a current Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with a recent (7 years or less) polygraph.
• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development or related roles.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-level Java projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bit level manipulation and visualization.
• Familiarity with Artifactory for managing and distributing binary artifacts, including repository setup, artifact promotion, and integration with build tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile development environments, using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, and familiarity with related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Java programming language, including advanced topics such as design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java Swing, including experience with layout managers, event handling, and custom components.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions, and proficiency in applying architectural patterns.
• Expertise in Java frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Java EE plus experience with related technologies like Web Services (RESTful and SOAP), messaging frameworks, and caching mechanisms.
• Experience with Gradle and Maven for project build automation, dependency management, and plugin configuration.
• Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, including configuration of build, test, and deployment stages.
• Proficiency in working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), writing efficient SQL queries, and optimizing database performance.
• Proven experience with containerization platforms (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) and designing/implementing containerized architectures.
• Knowledge of and experience using Linux Security practices and familiarity with authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms.

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• competitive compensation
• benefits and learning and development opportunities
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior