Junior Java Developer

Unclassified - Bethesda, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Bethesda, MD

About the position

ARETUM Holdings LLC is seeking a motivated Junior Java Developer to join their team, focusing on technology-enabled mission support services for Federal clients. This entry-level role is designed for individuals looking to start their career in software development, providing hands-on experience with Java-based applications and systems under the guidance of experienced developers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of Java-based applications, focusing on both front-end and back-end components.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the Agile SCRUM process.
• Support the testing and debugging of applications, ensuring high quality and performance.
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand application requirements and design specifications.
• Contribute to the documentation of applications and development processes.
• Follow best practices for code development, including version control and testing.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Java Developer, 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of Java programming experience, OO, MVC, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Web Services, and SOAP.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with Agile or SCRUM methodologies.
• Minimum of 1 years' experience with microservice-based development.
• At least 1 years' experience with build-deploy automation, automated testing, functional testing, and performance/load testing scripts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments with at least 1 year of working experience.
• Experience with code repository technologies such as Svn or Git.
• Ability to work with technical staff to understand and develop new web applications, resolve customer complaints with web applications, and respond to suggestions for software modifications or enhancements.
• Ability to participate in the development of software documentation such as version description document and user manuals.
• Assists in the training of less experienced software development staff and may act as team leader on complex projects.
• Participated in Agile Scrum-based development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to pass a basic government background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of Angular
• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements
• Ability to work independently and in an awesome team setting
• Ability to mentor and lead junior developers
• Experience or exposure with automation tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Ant, Maven
• Experience with container technologies like Docker
• Exposure to AWS or Other Cloud Technologies
• Experience or exposure with LDAP, OAuth, AD security, and authentication
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience supporting the federal government

Benefits

• ARETUM is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or age.