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# Mid-Level Application Developer

- **Company:** Sparksoft Corporation
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Web Development, Gradle, Spring Framework, JSON, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Apache Maven, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Marklogic, Software Troubleshooting, Software Application Programming, AngularJS, Information Technology, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2fa4cb70965b8204

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in software development, including hands-on Java application development.
 * 2+ years of hands-on experience developing applications using Java and JavaScript.
 * 2+ years of experience with Angular and modern web application development practices.
 * Experience developing and consuming RESTful web services and working with application integration patterns.
 * 2+ years of experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational database technologies.
 * 2+ years of experience developing and supporting applications in Linux-based environments.
 * Understanding of application design principles, software architecture, and application performance considerations.
 * Experience with unit testing, code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting software applications.
 * Ability to work independently and as an effective contributor within Agile development teams and participate in technical and architecture discussions.
 * Strong organizational, multitasking, time-management, analytical, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
 * Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust clearance.
 * Candidates must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years., * Experience supporting CMS, federal government, or healthcare systems.
 * Experience with Spring Framework, Maven or Gradle, XML/JSON processing, and NoSQL technologies such as MarkLogic.
 * Experience with DevOps-aligned development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build and deployment tools., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

## Description

* Contribute to the technical design, development, testing, and implementation of Java-based custom software solutions.
 * Develop and enhance Java-based RESTful web services in alignment with established technical designs and architectural standards.
 * Review functional specifications and collaborate with business analysts and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical design components.
 * Provide effort estimates for new functionality, enhancements, and change requests to support project planning and delivery.
 * Create and maintain unit tests to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of developed software components.
 * Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
 * Collaborate with development team members to evaluate impacts across the software development lifecycle and recommend technical improvements.
 * Provide regular updates on task progress and proactively identify and escalate technical risks, dependencies, and issues.