Java Software Engineer - Senior

About the Role

Title: Java Software Engineer – Senior-Level

Location: Anywhere

Type: Contract-to-Hire
Category: Architecture
Industry: Government
Workplace Type: Remote
Standard Hours: Open
Reference ID: JN -092026-108749

Job Description:

Remote

Our client seeks a senior-level Java Software Engineer to develop and maintain scalable Java applications within an automated DevSecOps AWS cloud environment supporting the Department of Commerce. The role includes designing cloud-native solutions, building CI/CD pipelines with integrated testing and security, implementing database and storage solutions, and ensuring performance, resiliency, and security across applications and infrastructure. The team operates in Agile, with a client-facing scope and a coding challenge during interviews.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:

• Design, code, and test scalable and reliable software solutions using Java technologies and frameworks.

• Develop and maintain AWS cloud-native solutions.

• Design and implement database and data storage solutions.

• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines with integrated testing, code quality, and security scans.

• Plan and implement automation and orchestration to streamline infrastructure provisioning.

• Ensure application, platform, and infrastructure scalability, performance, resiliency, reliability, and security.

• Install, upgrade, and patch platforms and infrastructure with automation for routine tasks.

• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.

• Monitor system health, investigate incidents and outages, and perform root cause analysis and resolution.

Experience Requirements:

• Active Public Trust or DoD clearance.

• AWS Certified Developer Associate or higher. DevSecOps certification desired.

• Extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications at scale in AWS.

• Depth in Java ecosystem such as Java, J2EE, OpenJDK, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful services, JAX, XML, Python, SOA, microservices, Rocky Linux, Amazon Linux.

• Proficiency with AWS services including ECS, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, ELB, ALB, and Aurora RDS.

• Experience with database technologies and SQL, including Aurora MySQL and Aurora Postgres.

• Strong CI/CD and DevSecOps tooling experience: GitLab, GitLab Pipelines, GitLab Runner, SonarQube, Apache Maven, Tenable, NPM, Nexus Lifecycle.

• Containerization and IaC tools: Docker, Fargate, Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible.

• Security and identity services: Okta authorization, Secrets Manager, IAM.

• Monitoring tools such as Systems Manager, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Splunk, QRadar.

• Demonstrated use of AI-assisted programming.

• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in Agile and client-facing environments, including Rally.

Education Requirements:

• BA/BS in a related field and 10+ years of related experience.

• Must provide proof of continuous residency in the US for the last 2 years.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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