Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced  Full Stack Java Developer / Software Engineer to support the modernization, development, and maintenance of mission-critical federal health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services applications. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on developer with strong experience in full-stack development, cloud technologies, Agile methodologies, and modern software engineering practices. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing applications in a fast-paced environment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Participate as a core member of an Agile development team across all phases of the software development lifecycle including planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. 
• Collaborate with technical leads in architecture design, coding, code reviews, code inspections, and testing activities throughout the lifecycle of large-scale application modernization initiatives. 
• Coordinate closely with developers, architects, analysts, and QA teams to ensure accurate implementation of system specifications and seamless integration with enterprise systems. 
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern technologies and frameworks. 
• Work with complex datasets and leverage current technologies for data analysis, processing, integration, reporting, and visualization. 
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, project leads, and testing teams to create technical documentation and customer deliverables. 
• Develop implementation estimates based on complexity, level of effort, and technical requirements. 
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and industry best practices; proactively recommend innovative solutions and improvements. 
• Ensure compliance with CMMI Level 3 standards and project-level development processes to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency of deliverables.      
• Support DevOps and CI/CD initiatives, including automated builds, testing, deployments, and monitoring. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, performance issues, and production incidents. 
• Guide, mentor, and support junior software engineers and development team members. 
• Participate  in technical discussions, sprint ceremonies, and stakeholder meetings as required. 

Required Technical Qualifications

Core Technologies

• Strong hands-on experience with: 
  • Java 
  • JavaScript       
  • TypeScript       
  • Python       
  • HTML/CSS       
  • SQL 
  • React 
• Experience developing enterprise applications using: 
  • Spring Framework 
  • Spring Boot 
  • RESTful APIs 
  • JSON/XML       
  • Microservices Architecture 

Cloud & DevOps

• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services. 
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including: 
  • Docker       
  • Kubernetes       
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. 

Databases

• Experience with Open-Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases. 
• Experience with Oracle 12c/19c and Exadata preferred. 

Mobile Development

• Experience developing mobile applications using: 
  • iOS 
  • NativeScript       
  • SQLite       
  • Data  Synchronization 
  • Token-based  Authentication 

Additional Technologies & Tools

• Experience with: 
  • WebLogic  Application Server 
  • HTTP Server 
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) 
  • Linux 
  • Git 
  • Jira 
  • SonarQube       
  • AppDynamics       

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–7  years of hands-on software development experience with a strong focus on full-stack development. 
• Strong experience in Python, JavaScript, and React development. 
• Good understanding of: 
  • Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) 
  • Microservices       
  • Modern Web Application Architecture 
  • Mobile Application Development 
  • Agile and DevOps methodologies 
• Experience with Low Code/No Code platforms is a plus. 
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience working directly with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical solutions. 

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered. 

Clearance Requirements

• Federal Health Agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Trust clearance

Work Location

• Hybrid work environment. 
• Candidates local to the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) .