Senior Java Developer
Clearance Level
None
Category
Software Engineering
Location
Remote, Working from the USA
Key Skills For Success
Enterprise Web Applications
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Version Control
REQ#: RQ231076
Public Trust: MBI (T2)
Requisition Type: Pipeline
Your Impact:
Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by delivering solutions that improve citizen services millions depends on.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical web-based applications. The selected candidate will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering expertise throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), leveraging modern Java technologies, Spring Boot frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD automation. This role will also evaluate, recommend, and implement AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate and compliant with security and governance standards.
The ideal candidate is a senior-level technologist with extensive experience developing enterprise applications, integrating complex systems, supporting production environments, and driving modernization initiatives in highly regulated environments.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain enterprise web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable application architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
Implement and support RESTful APIs and SOAP-based services as required for internal and external system integrations.
Participate in system design reviews, code reviews, and technical solution assessments
Apply DevSecOps principles throughout the development lifecycle.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab.
Automate build, testing, deployment, and release management processes.
Integrate automated quality assurance measures, including:
Unit testing
Integration testing
Code quality analysis
Security validation
Implement and maintain security controls within pipelines, including:
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Dependency and vulnerability scanning
Promote secure coding practices and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
Design and optimize database interactions using relational database technologies and SQL.
Manage database schema versioning and deployment processes using Flyway.
Develop migration strategies, baseline configurations, and rollback procedures where applicable.
Collaborate with database administrators and architects to ensure application performance and data integrity.
Troubleshoot application issues across development, testing, and production environments.
Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
Monitor application performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support incident response, operational stability, and continuous service availability.
Support enterprise integration initiatives, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product integrations.
Collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, retrospectives, and reviews.
Prepare and maintain technical designs, deployment documentation, and operational procedures.
Evaluate opportunities to incorporate AI-enabled capabilities into enterprise applications.
Assist in the implementation of AI-based solutions such as:
Intelligent automation
Content summarization and classification
Predictive analytics
Anomaly detection
AI-assisted decision support
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Required Experience:
18+ years of hands-on software development experience, lead level
Senior-level, hands-on experience developing Java-based web applications.
Strong expertise with:
Java (Java 8+)
Spring Boot
Spring Framework ecosystem
REST API development and integration
SOAP services and integrations
Relational databases and SQL
Flyway database migration/version control
Jenkins and/or GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Demonstrated experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including automated build, test, deployment, and security processes.
Experience supporting and maintaining production applications in large-scale enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of application security principles and secure coding practices.
Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and conducting root cause analysis.
Ability to work independently on complex technical initiatives with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Technical Skills
Required:
Java
Spring Boot
Spring Security
REST APIs
SOAP Web Services
SQL
Flyway
Jenkins
GitLab CI/CD
DevSecOps
Git Version Control
Unit and Integration Testing
Secure Coding Practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred Industry Experience: USPS, Federal Government, Postal Services, or other highly regulated enterprise environments.
USPS or Postal Services domain experience (strongly preferred).
Experience integrating AI services, machine learning capabilities, or generative AI features within enterprise applications.
Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product integrations.
Experience supporting enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
Experience working in highly regulated environments, including federal government organizations.
Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native deployment technologies, including:
Docker
Kubernetes
Experience with enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks.
Knowledge of application performance monitoring and observability tools.
Technical Skills
Preferred:
Docker
Kubernetes
AI/ML Integration
Enterprise Middleware
COTS Integration
Cloud-Native Architectures
Performance Monitoring Tools
Security Clearance Level:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.
This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows:
U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions).
Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.
Location: Remote
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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Work Requirements
Years of Experience
15 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Travel Required
Less than 10%
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
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