Senior Java Developer

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise Web Applications, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Version Control Certifications:

None Experience:

15 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical web-based applications. The selected candidate will provide hands-on technical leadership and engineering expertise throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), leveraging modern Java technologies, Spring Boot frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD automation. This role will also evaluate, recommend, and implement AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate and compliant with security and governance standards.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level technologist with extensive experience developing enterprise applications, integrating complex systems, supporting production environments, and driving modernization initiatives in highly regulated environments.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Key Responsibilities:

• •Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain enterprise web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• •Develop scalable, secure, and maintainable application architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• •Implement and support RESTful APIs and SOAP-based services as required for internal and external system integrations.
• •Participate in system design reviews, code reviews, and technical solution assessments
• •Apply DevSecOps principles throughout the development lifecycle.

• •Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab.
• •Automate build, testing, deployment, and release management processes.
• •Integrate automated quality assurance measures, including:
• •Unit testing
• •Integration testing
• •Code quality analysis
• •Security validation

• •Implement and maintain security controls within pipelines, including:
• •Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
• •Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
• •Dependency and vulnerability scanning

• •Promote secure coding practices and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.
• •Design and optimize database interactions using relational database technologies and SQL.
• •Manage database schema versioning and deployment processes using Flyway.
• •Develop migration strategies, baseline configurations, and rollback procedures where applicable.
• •Collaborate with database administrators and architects to ensure application performance and data integrity.
• •Troubleshoot application issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• •Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• •Monitor application performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• •Support incident response, operational stability, and continuous service availability.
• •Support enterprise integration initiatives, including Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product integrations.
• •Collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• •Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• •Prepare and maintain technical designs, deployment documentation, and operational procedures.
• •Evaluate opportunities to incorporate AI-enabled capabilities into enterprise applications.
• •Assist in the implementation of AI-based solutions such as:
• •Intelligent automation
• •Content summarization and classification
• •Predictive analytics
• •Anomaly detection
• •AI-assisted decision support

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Required Experience:

• •18+ years of hands-on software development experience, lead level
• •Senior-level, hands-on experience developing Java-based web applications.
• •Strong expertise with:
• •Java (Java 8+)
• •Spring Boot
• •Spring Framework ecosystem
• •REST API development and integration
• •SOAP services and integrations
• •Relational databases and SQL
• •Flyway database migration/version control
• •Jenkins and/or GitLab CI/CD pipelines

• •Demonstrated experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including automated build, test, deployment, and security processes.
• •Experience supporting and maintaining production applications in large-scale enterprise environments.
• •Strong understanding of application security principles and secure coding practices.
• •Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and conducting root cause analysis.
• •Ability to work independently on complex technical initiatives with minimal supervision.
• •Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Technical Skills:

Required:

• •Java
• •Spring Boot
• •Spring Security
• •REST APIs
• •SOAP Web Services
• •SQL
• •Flyway
• •Jenkins
• •GitLab CI/CD
• •DevSecOps
• •Git Version Control
• •Unit and Integration Testing
• •Secure Coding Practices

Preferred Qualifications:

· Preferred Industry Experience: USPS, Federal Government, Postal Services, or other highly regulated enterprise environments.

• •USPS or Postal Services domain experience (strongly preferred).
• •Experience integrating AI services, machine learning capabilities, or generative AI features within enterprise applications.
• •Experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product integrations.
• •Experience supporting enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• •Experience working in highly regulated environments, including federal government organizations.
• •Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native deployment technologies, including:
• •Docker
• •Kubernetes

• •Experience with enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks.
• •Knowledge of application performance monitoring and observability tools.

Technical Skills:

Preferred:

• •Docker
• •Kubernetes
• •AI/ML Integration
• •Enterprise Middleware
• •COTS Integration
• •Cloud-Native Architectures
• •Performance Monitoring Tools

Security Clearance Level :

• •Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting.
• •This position has a U.S. residency requirement . The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows:
• •U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions).
• •Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Location :

Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• •401K with company match
• •Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• •Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• •Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• •Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• •Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medic