Senior Software Developer - IT

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists•Silver Spring, MD

4h•$83,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for the hands-on design, development, and maintenance of enterprise Java-based applications and open-source software solutions that support the mission of the organization. The role also carries architectural responsibilities, including establishing technical standards and guiding system design decisions. This role will serve as a technical lead on key projects, ensuring that applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with the department’s strategy.

Requirements

Hands-on design, development, and maintenance of enterprise Java-based applications and open-source software solutions.
Architectural responsibilities, including establishing technical standards and guiding system design decisions.
Technical lead on key projects, ensuring that applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with the department’s strategy.
Experience with Java, Spring Framework, and/or related open-source frameworks and technologies.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and integration components.
Experience with code reviews.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving application performance issues.
Familiarity with version control tools and methodologies (i.e., Git).
Understanding of database structure.
Experience in designing, developing, and implementing enterprise architecture standards, tools, and methodologies.
Experience evaluating and integrating open-source technologies and solutions.
Experience providing architectural guidance on Java/open-source application design.
Experience evaluating and recommending frameworks, libraries, and tools for adoption.
Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation.
Experience contributing to long-term technology roadmaps.
Experience researching and assessing emerging technologies.
Experience serving as a technical resource and mentor to other developers.
Must be a member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, tests, debugs, and deploys enterprise applications that may use Java, Spring Framework, and/or related open-source frameworks and technologies.
Writes clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices.
Develops and maintains RESTful APIs, and integration components that connect enterprise systems.
Performs code reviews and contributes to the continuous improvement of code quality across the development team.
Works closely with other programmers, administrators, and technical staff in the development and integration of software solutions.
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and resolves application performance issues.
Participates in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment and post-release support.
Collaborates with departmental stakeholders to gather requirements, understand business needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
Maintains familiarity with version control tools and methodologies (i.e., Git).
Responsible for the conceptual, logical, and physical structure of the applications database.
Participate in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise architecture standards, tools, and methodologies, including the evaluation and integration of open-source technologies and solutions.
Provides architectural guidance on Java/open-source application design, including technology selection, system integration patterns, and database architecture.
Evaluates and recommends frameworks, libraries, and tools for adoption, with emphasis on open-source solutions that align with organizational objectives and sustainability goals.
Develops and maintains comprehensive technical documentation to ensure continuity of institutional knowledge and reduce single points of failure across our application portfolio.
Contribute to the development of long-term technology roadmaps in collaboration with the technology leadership team, incorporating open-source alternatives and solutions where appropriate.
Research and assess emerging technologies including open-source opportunities, evaluate products and services, and provide recommendations to the Director for potential adoption.
Serves as a technical resource and mentor to other developers on the team, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth in Java and open-source technologies.
Serves on boards and committees as assigned, provides project updates, and present architecture recommendations.
Must maintain a regular and reliable work schedule.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.