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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Software Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Milford Mill, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Health Informatics, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Elasticsearch, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Apache JMeter, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Message Broker, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Swagger, Message Oriented Middleware, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Testng, Website Wireframe, Openapi, Datadog, ReactJS, Grafana, Spring-boot, Containerization, AngularJS, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Cucumber (Software), Splunk, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1681536c-1a9b-4d00-815f-fd0efe2f19da ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. * 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java and Spring Boot. * Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API development, microservices architecture, the ActiveMQ message broker, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience defining API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications. * Experience developing and managing service-to-service communication patterns using synchronous (REST) and asynchronous messaging frameworks such as ActiveMQ, Amazon MQ, and SQS. * Experience with version control systems (GitHub) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (Jenkins). * Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and data modeling. * Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Cucumber. * Experience with SQL, Python, Bash scripting, Linux, AWS services (Amazon MQ, SQS, S3, EC2, EKS, RDS, CloudWatch), and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform). * Experience with system monitoring tools (Apache JMeter, Grafana, Splunk, DataDog, CloudWatch). * Knowledge of data analytics tools (AWS QuickSight, Elasticsearch). * Experience with agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) and tools (Jira, Confluence). * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Preferred Qualifications * SAFe Agile Certification. * Experience in healthcare IT and understanding of regulatory requirements such as HIPAA. * Experience and/or knowledge of CMS processes and standards. * Experience in developing responsive, dynamic, and interactive user interfaces using Angular and React frameworks. * Experience in converting UI/UX wireframes and prototypes into functional applications. ## Description The Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications. This role requires a technical background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a SAFe Agile environment. The Software Engineer will play a role in maintaining the quality and efficiency of software solutions. This role supports a federal program that requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance., * Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies. * Participate in all phases of the Agile development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. * Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, conduct code reviews, and write unit tests. * Work with product owners, Scrum Masters, and DevSecOps engineers to deliver software solutions. * Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, provide root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures. * Create and maintain technical documentation for software applications and processes. * Enhance software development processes and tools to improve efficiency and quality. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)