Remote Role - Java Software Engineer - Federal Client

Job Title: Senior Java Software Engineer

Location: Remote

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Software Engineer with 10 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable Java applications. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical direction of projects, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring that solutions are built with quality, scalability, and security in mind. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade Java applications, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Java code adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Develop, test, and deploy Java-based solutions including web applications, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
• Implement and integrate third-party services, APIs, and libraries as needed.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration practices.
• Optimize and refactor existing applications to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior and mid-level developers, ensuring best practices and high-quality code.
• Participate in architectural discussions and decisions for new software solutions and system improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack, including databases, backend services, and user interfaces.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in Java technologies, tools, and frameworks to continuously improve development processes and product quality.
• Contribute to improving the software development life cycle (SDLC) by promoting Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 years of hands-on experience in Java development, including Java 8/11, Spring Framework, and related technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming and object-oriented design principles.
• Extensive experience with relational databases like SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and knowledge of ORM frameworks such as Hibernate.
• Expertise in developing RESTful APIs and web services with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and containerization using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, including deploying and managing Java applications in the cloud.
• Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and distributed systems.
• Strong experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, etc.) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or Java EE.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and experience working in Scrum/Kanban teams.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript, React, or Angular is a plus.
• Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Certifications in Java or cloud platforms (e.g., Oracle Certified Java Programmer, AWS Certified Developer) are a plus.