Senior Application Developer (Java)

*WE'RE HIRING | Senior Application Developer (Java)* *Location:* Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote) *Client:* U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) *Citizenship:* U.S. Citizenship Required *Clearance:* Active Public Trust or ability to obtain DHS Suitability *Openings:* 1 We are looking for an experienced *Senior Application Developer (Java)* to support a mission-critical federal government program. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer who enjoys building, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications while contributing to impactful government technology initiatives. *Key Responsibilities:* Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Java web applications. Work with Spring Framework and legacy JSP/MVC-based applications. Independently manage complex development tasks from requirements through production delivery. Collaborate with development leads, project managers, and customer stakeholders. Support Agile/Scrum activities, sprint planning, and Jira management. Mentor junior developers and contribute to code quality and technical improvements. Follow secure coding practices and DevSecOps standards. *Required Technical Skills:* Strong experience with Java Web Applications and Spring Framework. Experience with JSP, MVC architecture, JavaScript, and Angular. Relational databases such as Oracle or PostgreSQL. Automated unit testing and CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, SonarQube). Experience with Agile/Scrum or Kanban methodologies. Understanding of DevSecOps and secure coding practices. Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR 7+ years of experience in lieu of a degree. *Preferred Skills:* AWS Cloud development and AWS certifications. AWS Lambda, Serverless, Microservices, and Micro Frontend architecture. IBM MQ, Amazon MQ, or ActiveMQ. Node.js or Python. Experience with agentic AI tools such as Claude Code. Section 508 accessibility compliance. Previous Federal Government project experience. Feel free to *DM me or share your updated resume* *ravi@collaboraitinc.com*