Software Developer, Java & Platform Integration

Trace3•Colorado Springs, CO
•$130,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Software Developer to support the modernization, enhancement, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical applications operating within classified DoD environments. This position focuses on analyzing, modernizing, and refactoring large legacy Java applications while supporting the transition toward modern containerized architectures. The successful candidate will work across the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment, documentation, and demonstration activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong Java development experience across both legacy and modern application architectures and is comfortable working with enterprise messaging systems, Oracle databases, containerized deployments, and Kubernetes-based environments.

Requirements

  • Strong Java development experience.
  • Experience with Java EE/J2EE, EJB, JDBC, JNDI, JMS, RMI, and multithreaded applications.
  • Experience with WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, or similar application servers.
  • Experience developing REST APIs, gRPC services, and Spring Boot applications.
  • Experience integrating with Oracle databases.
  • Experience with IBM MQ, JMS, or equivalent enterprise messaging technologies.
  • Experience analyzing and refactoring legacy software systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
  • Java, Spring Boot, REST, gRPC, Enterprise Java, Distributed Systems, and Multithreading.
  • IBM MQ, JMS, Enterprise Messaging, Service Integration, and API Development.
  • Oracle Database, JDBC, SQL Development, and Data Integration.
  • Docker, Container Development, Runtime Configuration, Logging, Health Monitoring, and Kubernetes Deployments.

Nice To Haves

  • Working experience with C or C++.
  • Experience supporting large-scale modernization initiatives.
  • Experience migrating legacy applications into containerized architectures.
  • Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with microservices architectures.
  • Experience supporting classified DoD development environments.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, maintain, enhance, and modernize existing Java-based applications and services.
  • Refactor legacy software systems into maintainable, scalable, and supportable architectures.
  • Analyze large codebases, identify dependencies, assess technical debt, and develop modernization recommendations.
  • Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy software solutions supporting mission-critical defense systems.
  • Develop RESTful and gRPC-based services and APIs.
  • Develop and maintain messaging and integration solutions using JMS and enterprise messaging platforms.
  • Integrate applications with Oracle databases and backend data services.
  • Develop containerized applications using Docker and support deployment into Kubernetes environments.
  • Create deployment artifacts, runtime configurations, logging configurations, and health monitoring capabilities.
  • Independently own technical deliverables from requirements through deployment and demonstration.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Training and development programs
  • Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
  • Collaborative and cool culture
  • Work-life balance and generous paid time off
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