Java Developer

• Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable and robust Java applications via best practices and industry standards
• Develop strategic vision and product development roadmaps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and other developers
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level developers, fostering their professional growth
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, performance, and maintainability
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, identifying opportunities for optimization and enhancement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and provide technical expertise and solutions
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, and industry advancements, sharing knowledge and best practices, Lead modernization and migration of legacy Struts 1 applications to modern Java platforms. Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java 21 applications using Spring 6 and REST APIs, troubleshoot production issues, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. Top Skills: AWSAzureGCPJava 21Restful ApisSpring 6Spring BootSpring MvcSpring SecurityStruts 1 Photon, Lead reverse-engineering of TIBCO BW/MFT processes, document business rules, and reimplement them as modular Java/Spring Boot microservices. Migrate protocols to Kafka/RabbitMQ/REST, ensure data consistency, and perform performance testing to match legacy SLAs. Top Skills: Apache CamelEmsJava 19JSONKafkaRabbitMQRendezvousRestSchema ValidationSpring BootSpring IntegrationSQLTibco BusinessworksTibco MftXMLXpathXslt Photon

• Java Development Experience: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Java programming language, including advanced topics such as design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java Swing, including experience with layout managers, event handling, and custom components
• Software Architecture and Design: Strong understanding of software architecture principles, ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions, and proficiency in applying architectural patterns
• Frameworks and Technologies: Expertise in Java frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Java EE plus experience with related technologies like Web Services (RESTful and SOAP), messaging frameworks, and caching mechanisms
• Build Tools Experience: Experience with Gradle and Maven for project build automation, dependency management, and plugin configuration.
• DevOps Practices: Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, including configuration of build, test, and deployment stages.
• Database Integration and Performance Optimization: Proficiency in working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), writing efficient SQL queries, and optimizing database performance
• Containerization: Proven experience with containerization platforms (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) and designing/implementing containerized architectures
• Knowledge of and experience using Linux
• Security practices and familiarity with authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Demonstrated experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Must hold a current Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with a recent (7 years or less) polygraph
• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development or related roles
• Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-level Java projects
• Experience with Java, Java Swing, Gradle, and CI/CD Pipelines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Desired:

• Experience with bit level manipulation and visualization
• Artifactory Familiarity: Familiarity with Artifactory for managing and distributing binary artifacts, including repository setup, artifact promotion, and integration with build tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile development environments, using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, and familiarity with related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), Design and build Java/J2EE solutions using Spring and APIs; develop webservices, DB schemas, PL/SQL and transactional SQL in DB2/Oracle; collaborate with architects, developers and DevOps to implement CI/CD (Jenkins, uDeploy), ensure code quality (Sonar), perform code reviews and testing, resolve technical roadblocks, and drive process improvements. Requires strong communication and teamwork.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $90,300-$189,600, Top Skills: Api DesignDb2GitHp Operations OrchestrationHp Service ManagerJ2EeJavaJenkinsOraclePl/SqlServicenowSonarSpringSQLUdeployWebservices

What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

• Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
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At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.