GovCIO · 5 hours ago
Senior Application Developer
Fairfax, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expGovCIO is currently hiring for an experienced and highly skilled Application Developer with an active Secret clearance to design, build, and modify application software. The role involves developing secure, scalable Java applications, collaborating with various teams, and supporting modernization efforts by refactoring legacy systems into cloud-native applications.
ConsultingIT InfrastructureIT ManagementManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain secure, scalable Java applications supporting cross-domain data exchange in compliance with federal standards
Collaborate with system architects, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to implement mission-critical features
Integrate with enterprise services and APIs, ensuring secure communication across multiple classification levels
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical reviews
Write clean, well-documented code that adheres to federal security and software development lifecycle (SDLC) guidelines
Support modernization efforts by refactoring legacy systems into cloud-native, containerized Java applications
Conduct unit and integration testing and assist in automated deployment using CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development, staging, and production environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure interoperability, data integrity, and compliance with cross-domain solution (CDS) policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Active secret clearance
US Citizen
12+ years of IT experience with large integrated projects and 5+ years of professional experience in Java development, preferably in federal or defense contracting environments
Strong knowledge of Java SE/EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful services
Familiarity with cross-domain solution architectures, data labeling, and secure data transfer protocols
Experience working in secure environments, preferably within the DOJ, and understanding of FISMA, NIST, or RMF compliance
Proficiency with build tools (Maven/Gradle), version control (Git), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
Understanding of secure coding practices and experience with static/dynamic code analysis tools
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or within a cross-functional Agile team
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate Discounts
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
Referral Bonus Program
Internal Mobility Program
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Environment
Company
GovCIO
GovCIO is a business consulting firm that focuses on cyber security, digital, data, management and mission services, and IT services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynn Oakes
Sr. Vice President, Contracts at GovCIO
Andre Green
Vice President Special Operations Support Solutions (SOSS) GOVCIO
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