Java Developer - AE Level I

Federal Professional Solutions, Inc is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Java Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-level and government systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong Java expertise along with experience in complementary technologies within a structured, compliance-driven environment. *Location: *Washington, D.C. (Onsite) *Clearance: *Must possess an active Secret clearance with TS eligibility *Status: * Exempt *Responsibilities * * Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java-based applications supporting government and enterprise systems * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, QA, and system administrators to deliver high-quality solutions * Develop and integrate APIs to support interoperability and secure data exchange * Contribute to system architecture, technical design, and documentation efforts * Ensure application performance, security, and reliability through adherence to best practices * Support application deployment through CI/CD pipelines and automation tools * Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve system defects and production issues * Ensure compliance with government standards, policies, and security requirements *Required Qualifications* * Secret clearance, TS eligibility * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field * CSM (Certified Scrum Master) Certification * *5 yrs* of experience in Java development with strong proficiency in Java (JDK 8 or higher) * Core understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles * Experience with: * Java Collections Framework * Multithreading and concurrency * Exception handling best practices * Hands-on experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks * Experience with Hibernate/JPA for database interactions * Familiarity with API integrations (RESTful and web services) * Hands-on experience with Eclipse IDE * Familiarity with IntelliTrack Entellitrak platform * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes * Experience supporting enterprise-level or government systems * Working knowledge of Microsoft technology stack, including: * .NET framework * C#, Visual Basic (VB) * Experience with SQL Server 2017 (or newer) and T-SQL *Preferred Qualifications* * Experience with reporting and UI tools such as Jaspersoft Studio and DevExpress * Familiarity with hybrid technology environments integrating Java and .NET solutions * Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments * Knowledge of secure coding practices and government compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA) * Familiarity with version control systems such as Git * Experience with relational databases and data modeling *Work Environment* * Ability to work effectively in a structured, compliance-driven environment * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders * Commitment to delivering secure, high-quality, and maintainable solutions Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Do you have VMware type experience * Do you have ServiceNow or similar ITSM platform experience? Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Systems arch., infrastructure, virtualization, or cloud: 8 years (Required) License/Certification: * AWS Certification (Preferred) * Azure Certification (Preferred) * CCNP (Preferred) Security clearance: * Top Secret (Required) Work Location: In person