Application Developer- Java

Onsite: Herndon, VA

Clearance: Active TS at a minimum

Salary: $100k - $145k pending qualifying factors / can flex per qualifying factors

Position Overview: As an Application Developer, you will be a member of an Agile Scrum team responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise-level software solutions that support critical intelligence operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with Java development, software engineering best practices, and modern DevSecOps technologies in a fast-paced mission environment.

Responsibilities: Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives. Design, develop, test, debug, document, and maintain software solutions supporting mission-critical applications. Develop, modify, and troubleshoot Java-based applications and services. Analyze system requirements and translate mission needs into technical solutions. Troubleshoot software defects and resolve complex technical issues across multiple environments. Support application deployments, integrations, and system enhancements. Apply established software engineering standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborate with developers, system administrators, architects, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to ensure operational stability and mission success. Develop and maintain technical documentation. Support continuous integration, automated testing, and DevSecOps initiatives.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting Java applications. Experience working in Linux and Windows operating environments. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to learn and implement new technologies in a dynamic environment. Experience working in Agile software development environments. Active TS/SCI security clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting large-scale software development programs. Experience with DevSecOps tools and technologies including: Docker Kubernetes Jenkins Git Jira Chef Kafka/Zookeeper Consul CMDB Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Open-Source Software (FOSS) integration and support. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies and tools. Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and cloud-native development. Experience with Angular, SQL, Oracle, automated testing, and GitOps pipelines. Experience with database development, including: Oracle PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL SQL/PL-SQL Experience with Python development. Knowledge of big data technologies, analytics platforms, and data ingestion pipelines. Exposure to AI/Machine Learning technologies and applications. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. ,

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting Java applications. Experience working in Linux and Windows operating environments. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to learn and implement new technologies in a dynamic environment. Experience working in Agile software development environments. Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility. U.S. Citizenship required. , About DHI-WFS Point Solutions Group (PSG) is a cleared defense engineering services firm supporting mission-critical programs across (primarily) the Air Force, Space Force, and Intelligence Community. We partner with leading defense primes and research organizations to deliver specialized engineering talent and technical expertise where it matters most: in the lab, on the range, and in the operational fight. Our engineers work across six core capability areas: Electronic Warfare (EW)/ Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) RF Engineering SATCOM Test & Evaluation Defense R&D and SBIR Phase III Transition Systems & Software Engineering PSG is a member of the DHI Group family alongside ClearanceJobs, the leading career network for cleared professionals. That gives us deep roots in the cleared community, plus the stability of an established parent company. Why engineers join PSG: Mission-focused work. You'll support programs that shape national security in space, the spectrum, and beyond. Small-firm culture, big-program impact. You're a known name here, not a number, and you work on programs run by the largest names in defense. Technical depth over volume. We see ourselves as an engineering partner, not a staffing agency. We match people to programs where their expertise is used and valued. Career mobility. Our work spans multiple primes and mission areas, so you can grow without leaving PSG.