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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Developer - **Company:** Spatial Front Inc. - **Location:** Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Automation of Tests, Cyber Security, Custom Software, Relational Databases, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), Java Platform Standard Edition (J2SE), Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, PL-SQL, Web Applications, Web Services, ReactJS, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/senior-application-developer-509977286 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent. * 10+ years of recent software development experience * Hands-on Java development experience, including three years of Java Open-Source frameworks and technologies. * Experience in developing innovative Java-centric, scalable, secure enterprise custom applications * Experience developing microservice applications and APIs * Experience with Java EE and Java Frameworks (Spring Framework, Hibernate…) * Experience with web applications, SOA, web services (SOAP or RESTful) development, and deployment * Experience with REACT * Experience with AWS services and technologies * Experience with large-scale relational database design and development using PostgreSQL * Experience in applying Agile/Scrum methodology * Experience leading or contributing to multiple concurrent software development projects * Strong interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with development teams and customers Desired Skills & Qualifications * Experience with Oracle Spatial * Experience with Python * Experience with PL/SQL * Java certifications: Certified Professional Java EE Web Component Developer, Certified Professional Java EE Developer, Application Developer, Certified Master Java SE Developer. Additional Information * To meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be a US citizen * All candidates will be subject to a complete background check, including, but not limited to, Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment, and Credit History. * Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and require fingerprinting. ## Description Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI), a two-time USA Today Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Top Workplaces honoree, is seeking a is seeking a hands-on Senior Application Developer to join our growing team supporting our client in Suitland, MD. As a key member of the team, the application Developer will interface with the customers and developers supporting a range of software development activities including requirements collection and analysis, technical architecture design, detailed software design, implementation, test and integration for new and existing systems. Strong development experience using Java-centric Software technologies in AWS is a critical qualification for this position., * Design, develop, test, and integrate custom JAVA backend applications and solutions * Design and develop Microservice applications in a cloud environment * Interface with senior-level customer management and SMEs * Resolve complex design, implementation, and/or performance issues * Work with the Information Security Organization to ensure that developed solutions meet all security requirements * Support all development and delivery activities, from requirements definition and specification to deployment and delivery to production. * Consult with project teams and end users to identify new requirements; identify areas for improvement. * Assist in the identification and evaluation of new/emerging technologies, COTS products, development, and testing tools. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Exploiting the recruitment game as a developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/750-exploiting-the-recruitment-game-as-a-developer) - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) - [Tracking vehicles at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1999-tracking-vehicles-at-scale) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)