Java Developer

Java DeveloperEmployment Type: Contract Location: Mostly Remote Candidates must be local to the DC/MD/VA or Eagan, MN area US Citizenship required per government contract Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearanceWe 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. Qualified candidates will have strong hands-on Java development experience, cloud-native application development skills, and experience working within DevSecOps environments. The team will also support AI/ML integration, automated feature testing, and AI-driven test-script generation.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.