Java Developer, Associate

Location: Bethesda MD (2 Days Onsite May increase as Client needs change)

Position Title: Java Developer Associate

Clearance: Public Trust

Job Overview: LCG is seeking a Java Developer Associate will support the Clients ITAC software development and modernization portfolio by designing enhancing and maintaining enterprise Java-based applications that support scientific research and mission-critical business operations across NIH. This role focuses on full lifecycle software development including new feature development defect resolution application modernization security remediation and CI/CD-enabled deployments. The developer will work closely with Enterprise Architecture DevOps Cybersecurity Configuration Management and QA teams to ensure applications align with ITAC target architecture DevSecOps standards and federal security and compliance mandates. The position operates within ITACs Agile/SAFe delivery model and supports incremental releases modernization initiatives and production stability in a regulated government environment.

Key Responsibilities

Java Application Development & Modernization

• Develop enhance and maintain enterprise Java applications supporting both new development and ongoing enhancements across ITACs application portfolio.
• Implement RESTful services APIs and system integrations ensuring interoperability with internal and external enterprise systems.
• Resolve defects refactor legacy code and implement enhancements to improve maintainability performance and scalability.
• Apply application modernization updates proactively removing End-of-Life (EoL) libraries frameworks and components in alignment with ITAC modernization and cybersecurity objectives.
• Support backend logic service orchestration and integration patterns consistent with ITAC microservices and enterprise standards.

Testing Quality and Code Health

• Build and maintain unit and integration tests using JUnit ensuring adequate test coverage and regression protection.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and support test execution during sprint and release cycles.
• Use SonarQube to identify and remediate code quality issues technical debt and security vulnerabilities.
• Support functional integration regression performance and smoke testing activities in coordination with QA teams in accordance with ITAC test management standards.

DevSecOps CI/CD and Deployment Support

• Use GitHub and/or Bitbucket for source control following ITAC configuration management branching and pull request standards.
• Support CI/CD builds and deployments using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions collaborating with ITAC DevOps and Enterprise Operations teams.
• Package Java applications for deployment to Red Hat OpenShift environments supporting containerized and cloud-native deployments.
• Manage database schema changes using Liquibase ensuring controlled versioned database updates across environments.
• Participate in post-deployment validation smoke testing and production readiness activities.

Security Compliance and Remediation

• Remediate application vulnerabilities and security findings identified through automated scanning and cybersecurity reviews.
• Support cybersecurity compliance activities aligned with NIST RMF including remediation documentation POA&M support and ATO readiness tasks as directed.
• Ensure all development work complies with Client NIH and federal security policies performance standards and architectural guidance.

Agile Delivery and Documentation

• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies including PI planning sprint planning daily standups sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Maintain development tasks defects and technical debt in Jira ensuring traceability to features user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including design notes system documentation and release notes per ITAC standards.
• Support transition activities knowledge transfer and documentation updates when systems move to maintenance teams.

Requirements

NIH Experience preferred.

Experience

• 48 years of hands-on Java development experience supporting enterprise-scale applications.
• 3 years experience developing and consuming REST APIs and service-based architectures.
• 2 years experience working in an Agile or SAFe delivery environment.
• 2 years experience supporting applications in a regulated or security-conscious environment (Federal/Government preferred).
• 1 year experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (OpenShift or similar).

Education: Bachelors degree preferred in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

Certification:

• Java certifications (e.g. Oracle Certified Professional Java Developer)
• CompTIA Security or equivalent cybersecurity certification
• Cloud or container platform certifications (e.g. OpenShift Kubernetes) nice to have

Required Technical Skills

• Programming & Build Tools: Java Maven JUnit
• Source Control: GitHub and/or Bitbucket
• CI/CD: Jenkins GitHub Actions
• Code Quality & Security: SonarQube
• Containers & Platform: Red Hat OpenShift
• Database Change Management: Liquibase
• SDLC Tooling: Jira (backlog sprint defect RFC tracking) SharePoint (documentation)

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $90000 to $130000 per year benchmarked in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors including but not limited to role location the combination of education/training knowledge skills competencies certifications and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical dental vision) life and disability insurance retirement plan contributions as well as paid leave federal holidays professional development and lifestyle benefits.

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