Senior Java Developer/Application Architect

Unclassified - Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Bethesda, MD

About the position

ARETUM Holdings LLC is seeking a Senior Java Developer/Application Architect to play a crucial role in both the development and architectural design of Java applications. This position involves hands-on development, guiding the software development process, and ensuring that applications meet the needs of clients in the government contracting sector. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality, technology-driven solutions across various sectors, including analytics, engineering, IT systems, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex Java-based applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from front-end users.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, guiding best practices for software development and integration.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software architecture and framework.
• Participate in SCRUM methodologies to oversee agile development processes, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build and refine microservice-based architecture, including RESTful APIs for interaction with other services and systems.
• Facilitate code reviews and mentor junior developers, sharing your expertise in Java, microservices, and architectural principles.
• Conduct performance tuning, unit testing, and debugging to enhance application performance and maintainability.
• Assist the DevOps team in establishing CI/CD pipelines and automating deployment processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Java Developer, with 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience with OO, MVC, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Web Services, and SOAP.
• Experience designing backend architecture in a 0 to 1, greenfield project.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with Agile or SCRUM methodologies.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with microservice-based development.
• At least 1 year of 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 documents and user manuals.
• Assists in the training of less experienced software development staff and may act as team leader on complex projects.
• Strong experience with Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and in a 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.