Junior Java/JEE Developer

Java/JEE Developer

We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level Java/JEE (full stack) Developer to join our remote team in the Ashburn, VA area to begin an exciting and challenging career. The Java Developer will participate in the system architecture design, systems engineering, development, integration testing and validation, and all aspects of the software life-cycle (requirements to design to implementation to test) for a browser-based application implemented using Java and backend web services. The candidate will be responsible for developing and testing Java code as dictated by project requirement.

Job Responsibilities

Design and implement JEE software applications in Tomcat/WebSphere Application Server/WebLogic/JBoss or related JEE server

Use modern software engineering IDEs including Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc. for design, development, and testing the software

Work with users in an Agile development approach to understand and document requirements in JIRA, then elicit feedback and refine solution through demonstrations

Present the solution at formal and informal design reviews, and document the design according to the Government's system lifecycle methodology

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field

0-3 years Java JEE

HTML/Javascript/CSS

JSON

SQL

JDBC

Spring/Spring Boot

AWS

Unix/ Linux

Angular JS/React

Developing unit tests

Web services

Git

Design Patterns

Data Structures

Desired Skills and Experience Includes

Agile development approach

Java Web Containers (Tomcat/Jetty/etc)

XML

JMS

Good written/oral communication skills and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels

Strong initiative: must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done

Ability to work in a high-pressured, tight-deadline environment

Must be able to multitask efficiently and progressively and work comfortably in an ever-changing data environment

Must work well in a team environment as well as independently

Master's degree in computer science or related field is a plus

Customer Requirements

Clearance Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation

Citizenship Must be a US Citizen

Location Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2-3 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.