Java Developer

Job Description

Senior Java Application Developer #1125

Location

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on site in Tysons Corner, VA

Clearance

U.S. Citizenship is required; must be able to obtain an ICE Public Trust clearance

Summary

Dev Technology Group is seeking a Senior Application Developer to support an Operations and Maintenance program that delivers enhancements and functionality across multiple web-based applications for a dynamic government customer. In this role, the Senior Application Developer will work closely with the Project Manager, Development Leads, incumbent team members, and customer stakeholders to intake customer-prioritized user stories and deliver high-quality solutions to production. The senior developer will be expected to independently manage complex development tasks, contribute to technical design and implementation, support peer developers, and help guide more junior team members. The ideal candidate will bring strong application development experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to support mission-critical systems that provide direct value to end users and federal government customers.

What You'll Be Doing

Analyze, design, code, review, and test customer-prioritized correctives and enhancements

Independently manage complex development tasks from intake through delivery

Provide peer support and mentorship to other developers, including guidance on problem-solving, design, code quality, and process improvements

Collaborate with project leadership, team members, and customer stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver effective solutions

Actively engage with the Agile team through sprint ceremonies, Jira issue management, blocker resolution, and continuous improvement efforts

Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time to support sprint and release timelines

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with five (5) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment OR in lieu of a degree seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment

Java web applications and associated frameworks

Spring Framework

Legacy Java Server Pages and MVC-based application models

JavaScript and/or JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular

Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL)

Experience writing and executing automated unit tests

Experience in an automated development environment, using CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, or SonarQube

Understanding of DevSecOps and secure code practices

Experience with software delivery using the Agile Scrum or Kanban methodology via Jira

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) plus active listening skills to collaborate with a large cross-functional team

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect)

Understanding of Section 508 accessibility and compliance

Experience developing in and deploying to the AWS Cloud environment

Experience with Serverless, AWS Lambda, Micro Frontend, Micro Backend services

Experience with IBM MQ, Amazon MQ, or ActiveMQ

Experience with Node.js or Python

Experience working on a federal government project

Experience using agentic AI tools such as Claude Code

Our estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range. \nCompany Description

Dev Technology provides IT solutions to meet the mission-critical needs of government by exceeding our clients’ expectations through partnership, a commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and valuing our employees. At Dev Technology, our employees enjoy the company of their coworkers and genuinely care about their well-being, creating a unique environment throughout our offices. We have been rated as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for 13 years in a row based entirely on the results of employee surveys. We offer many unique benefits to support our employees throughout their careers, such as our Center of Innovation, Dev University, and our Mentorship Program. Join our team and make a difference!

Full-time

Hybrid remote