Java Developer

Java Developer

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Mostly Remote

Candidates must be local to the DC/MD/VA or Eagan, MN area

ship required per government contract

Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

We are seeking experienced Java Software Engineers at the mid-level, senior, and lead levels to support a federal aviation technology program.

These positions will focus on developing, enhancing, and maintaining secure, cloud-native applications supporting FAA systems and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications, services, and software frameworks.
• Develop cloud-native applications using microservices, containerization, and modern software development practices.
• Build and maintain APIs and event-driven application components.
• Develop and deploy applications within AWS ECS, EKS, OpenShift, or similar cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cloud system owners, DevSecOps engineers, and testing teams to support software releases.
• Implement secure coding practices aligned with federal security standards, including FISMA High requirements.
• Identify and remediate application vulnerabilities through SAST/SCA tools, dependency management, and secure coding practices.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and application deployments.
• Develop and integrate AI/ML capabilities, including AI-driven test-script generation.
• Contribute to Java-based AI solutions supporting flight services automation.
• Troubleshoot application issues, improve performance, and maintain technical documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications, microservices, and APIs.
• Experience with AWS ECS, EKS, or OpenShift.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding.
• Experience developing or integrating AI/ML capabilities into software applications.
• Experience with AI-driven test automation or test-script generation.
• Knowledge of FISMA High security requirements and vulnerability remediation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional programming experience with Python or Go.
• Previous experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other federal government programs.
• Experience with flight-services automation or aviation-related applications.