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# Java Application Developer

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Gradle, Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=aff68396-34d1-4338-ac40-ca6cb5c102ad&OrgId=1&UserId=1303

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Java.
 * Experience with Spring/Spring Boot.
 * Strong understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture.
 * Experience with SQL and relational databases.
 * Experience with AWS/cloud technologies.
 * Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices.
 * Strong debugging, problem-solving, and application development skills.

Nice to Have

 * Docker/Kubernetes experience.
 * Kafka or other messaging technologies.
 * Angular/JavaScript/TypeScript for full-stack exposure.
 * Experience with NoSQL databases.
 * Experience working in large-scale financial services or other enterprise environments.

## Description

We are seeking a skilled Java Application Developer to join a technology team within a leading financial services organization. The developer will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting scalable enterprise applications and backend services using modern Java technologies., * Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications and services.

 * Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
 * Develop scalable, reliable solutions within a cloud/AWS environment.
 * Work with relational and NoSQL databases and write efficient SQL/database queries.
 * Participate in application integration, debugging, performance tuning, and production support.
 * Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and participate in peer code reviews.
 * Work with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven/Gradle, Docker and Kubernetes as part of the development lifecycle.
 * Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA engineers, and other developers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
 * Contribute to technical design, documentation, automated testing, and continuous improvement.


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