Senior Java Application Developer

Senior Application Developer #1125

Location

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on site in Tysons Corner, VA

Clearance

U.S. Citizenship is required; must be able to obtain an ICE Public Trust clearance

Summary

Dev Technology Group is seeking a Senior Application Developer to support an Operations and Maintenance program that delivers enhancements and functionality across multiple web-based applications for a dynamic government customer. In this role, the Senior Application Developer will work closely with the Project Manager, Development Leads, incumbent team members, and customer stakeholders to intake customer-prioritized user stories and deliver high-quality solutions to production. The senior developer will be expected to independently manage complex development tasks, contribute to technical design and implementation, support peer developers, and help guide more junior team members. The ideal candidate will bring strong application development experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to support mission-critical systems that provide direct value to end users and federal government customers.

What You'll Be Doing

Analyze, design, code, review, and test customer-prioritized correctives and enhancements

Independently manage complex development tasks from intake through delivery

Provide peer support and mentorship to other developers, including guidance on problem-solving, design, code quality, and process improvements

Collaborate with project leadership, team members, and customer stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver effective solutions

Actively engage with the Agile team through sprint ceremonies, Jira issue management, blocker resolution, and continuous improvement efforts

Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time to support sprint and release timelines

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with five (5) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment OR in lieu of a degree seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in an Enterprise IT environment

Java web applications and associated frameworks

Spring Framework

Legacy Java Server Pages and MVC-based application models

JavaScript and/or JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular

Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL)

Experience writing and executing automated unit tests

Experience in an automated development environment, using CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, or SonarQube

Understanding of DevSecOps and secure code practices

Experience with software delivery using the Agile Scrum or Kanban methodology via Jira

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) plus active listening skills to collaborate with a large cross-functional team

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect)

Understanding of Section 508 accessibility and compliance

Experience developing in and deploying to the AWS Cloud environment

Experience with Serverless, AWS Lambda, Micro Frontend, Micro Backend services

Experience with IBM MQ, Amazon MQ, or ActiveMQ

Experience with Node.js or Python

Experience working on a federal government project

Experience using agentic AI tools such as Claude Code

Our estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:

Generous and flexible time-off policy

Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects

Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities

Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more

401K matching with a 5% matching contribution

Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more

A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts

To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.