Senior Java Application Developer

Job Title

Senior Java Application Developer

Job Duration

12 Months

Job Location

Remote, no weekly on-site requirement, on-site as needed

Job Summary

• The client is seeking a full-time senior Java developer (IT Analyst) to develop Java applications and web services.
• The assignment is expected to run from December 1, 2026 through December 1, 2027, with the possibility of extension depending on funding and project requirements.
• This position will work with a team of application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts on the creation of new applications and the replacement of legacy applications that serve both the public and internal staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The candidate will work remotely, must be able to work independently and manage time effectively, and has the option to come on-site as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop Java applications and web services, including new applications and replacements for legacy applications that serve both public and internal users.
• Update existing Java web applications to maintain current functionality and provide new enhancements per user requirements.
• Build web applications using Java web frameworks, with preference given to EJB and JSF.
• Develop web applications and APIs that use PostgreSQL to store and query data.
• Implement authentication for external users and systems using standards such as OAuth2 or OpenAM.
• Work toward continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines in Amazon Web Services.
• Ensure agency data security standards are met and approved data encryption techniques are used.
• Analyze user requirements to define business objectives, implement them in an application, and envision system features and functionality.
• Collaborate with application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver project requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting them for architectural review.

Required Technical Skills

• 15 years of experience with Java Core, Java EE (JEE), the Java Persistence API (JPA), and the Java Persistence Query Language (JPQL).
• 5 years of experience with Java Server Faces (JSF) / PrimeFaces.
• 10 years of experience with PostgreSQL SQL and PL/pgSQL.
• 5 years of experience understanding development processes in Cloud / Amazon Web Services.
• 5 years of experience with Java RESTful web services.
• Knowledge and application of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compatibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EMSA and ability to fit with the DPHIP team (evaluated under the scoring criteria above).
• Experience with Maven, GitHub, and Agile development.
• Experience with JUnit, Arquillian, or a similar testing framework.
• Java automated testing with Selenium, and application load testing with Apache JMeter or similar.
• Experience with JIRA and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience with database schema design.

Minimum Mandatory Requirements

• Expertise in coding Java applications.
• Postgres SQL expertise.
• Expertise in cloud computing / AWS.