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# Senior Java Developer

- **Company:** Selby Jennings
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000 - $200,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Business Process Management, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Github, Junit, PostgreSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Mockito, Software Deployment, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Containerization, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a0213f2d4d1ee24a

## About the Role

* 8+ years of professional Java development experience
 * Strong expertise with Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3+
 * Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
 * Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
 * Experience deploying applications using Kubernetes (EKS or similar)
 * Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
 * Experience with Docker, GitHub, and AWS cloud services
 * Solid testing experience using JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, and integration testing frameworks
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices, * Front-end experience with React or Angular
 * Experience with state management libraries such as Redux or NgRx
 * Exposure to workflow/BPM platforms such as Camunda
 * Experience building B2B customer portals
 * Familiarity with AWS services including S3 and Aurora
 * AWS Solutions Architect Certification

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3+
 * Build scalable RESTful APIs within a modern microservices architecture
 * Develop cloud-native applications deployed on AWS
 * Work with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB to support high-performance applications
 * Containerize services with Docker and deploy using Kubernetes (EKS)
 * Contribute to architecture, technical design, and engineering best practices
 * Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver customer-facing and internal applications
 * Build reliable, secure, and scalable systems while improving performance and operational efficiency
 * Participate in CI/CD initiatives and promote automation across the SDLC