{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"552ee79f4725570a39684a5e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/552ee79f4725570a39684a5e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/552ee79f4725570a39684a5e","title":"Senior Java Developer","description":"McLean, VA\nJune 16, 2026\nOnly accepting local candidates immediately local to the Washington, DC area.\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 8+, Angular, TypeScript, databases, and testing frameworks, along with the ability to drive technical solutions, mentor team members, and deliver high-quality software in an Agile environment.\nWork Location: Onsite (5 days per week)\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and support enterprise applications using Java and Angular.\nParticipate in architecture and technical design discussions.\nDevelop RESTful APIs and scalable backend services.\nApply software engineering best practices, including code reviews, design patterns, and automated testing.\nTroubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and security issues.\nMentor junior developers and contribute to team growth.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.\n5–8+ years of software development experience.\n4+ years of hands-on Java development experience.\nStrong proficiency in Java 8+ and core Java concepts.\nExperience with Angular and TypeScript.\nSolid understanding of relational databases and SQL.\nExperience with GitHub or GitLab.\nStrong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design (OOD), SOLID principles, and design patterns.\nExperience with Hibernate, JPA, or other ORM frameworks.\nExperience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.\nHands-on experience with JUnit, Mockito, automated testing, and test-driven development.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with microservices architecture.\nExposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).\nExperience with Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, or similar technologies.\nPrevious mentoring or technical leadership experience.\nKeys to Success\nDemonstrates strong technical leadership and ownership.\nThinks critically and solves complex technical challenges.\nAdapts quickly to changing priorities and technologies.\nCollaborates effectively with technical and business stakeholders.\nDelivers scalable, high-quality solutions with a customer-focused mindset.","company":"Aktra","rawCompany":"aktra","city":"McLean","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-01T09:52:58.847Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Java Developer","description":"McLean, VA\nJune 16, 2026\nOnly accepting local candidates immediately local to the Washington, DC area.\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. 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