Java Developer

Kforce Inc.
Huntsville, AL, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Apache Tomcat Server Applications Business Logic Application Performance Management Microsoft Azure Oracle WebLogic Server Cloud Computing Data Security Relational Databases
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Software Debugging Linux Distributed Systems Revision Control Systems Hibernate (Java) Spring Framework WildFly (JBoss AS) PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server MySQL Oracle (Applications) Service-Oriented Architecture SQL Databases Systems Integration Web Services Enterprise Software Applications Spring-boot Backend Git Data Analytics Restful APIs Software Version Control Devsecops

Job description

We are seeking a Java Developer (Backend Software Engineer) to support mission-critical federal programs focused on secure application development, system modernization, and national security initiatives. This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on backend development, service-based architectures, and high-availability systems. Your work will directly support operational readiness and mission success in secure environments.

You will contribute to building, enhancing, and sustaining enterprise applications within Agile and DevSecOps-driven teams., Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend applications Build and support RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures Implement business logic, system integrations, and data access layers Support application modernization, enhancement, and sustainment efforts Work with relational databases and data-driven services Collaborate with developers, test engineers, and system engineers Participate in Agile and DevSecOps development environments Troubleshoot, debug, and improve application performance and reliability

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance Experience as a Java Developer, Software Engineer, or Backend Engineer Experience working with Java Experience with frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, or Hibernate Experience building REST APIs and web services Experience with SQL and relational databases Experience working in Linux/Unix environments Experience using version control tools (Git) Experience supporting enterprise or distributed systems Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills

Technical Environment

Java Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate REST APIs and web services SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) Application servers (Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic) Linux/Unix environments Version control (Git) CI/CD pipelines Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Benefits & conditions

Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL) Monday-Friday within standard core business hours Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols Fast-paced, mission-focused development environment Direct collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams

Why Join Kforce? As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support:

Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan with options to invest Competitive weekly pay Dedicated recruiter and care team support Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs

Impact This role provides the opportunity to build and support secure, high-performance backend systems that directly enable national security operations and mission-critical system delivery.

Apply Today Join a team where your expertise in Java development and backend engineering directly contributes to mission success.

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