Java Developer (Remote/Telecommute)

We are looking for Java Developers for a very large multi-year federal government project. The incumbents will be active participants involved in the day-to-day activities of an agile project delivery team. This role brings extensive practical experience with the techniques and approaches required in delivering agile projects using Java that are complex in nature. The developer is expected to be able to rapidly establish delivery of working software and have a solid understanding of the disciplines required to deliver within an agile environment.

Job Description

• This is a very large scale COTS based integration effort that requires skills with middle-tier integration tools and technologies. Design and develop architecturally sound, modular, component-based software applications in JEE based on approved architecture.
• Extensive experience in developing web-services using SOAP and REST protocols is required.
• Provide direction and mentoring for junior members of the team.
• Prepare system design documentation and other artifacts for project reviews.
• Act as a role model and advocate for best practices around test-driven development, agile software development, and customer-centric software.

Required skills and responsibilities:

• BS degree in Engineering or Related field
• Minimum Ten (10) years of experience in relevant technical field, to include: Technology Analysis and Assessment, Design Definition, Development of Systems Specification, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Integration.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience using JEE, Spring Framework, Hibernate, Maven, Eclipse, WebSphere Message Broker, WebSphere Process Serve, WebSphere ESB and Rational Tool Suite (RTC), XML/XSL.
• Experience with VA’s Benefits Gateway Services (BGS) Program is a huge plus.
• Must have knowledge of software development best practices, including test-driven development, Agile, and/or other rapid application development methodologies.
• Solid experience in application systems design and use of architecture frameworks and design patterns.
• Good experience with NodeJS, Intersystems Cache, SQL, Ajax, JSP, CSS and HTML5.
• Prior experience with JMS is required
• Must be able to obtain a Federal security clearance (MBI)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with the Department of Veteran Affairs, tools, processes and frameworks — (specifically PMAS and ProPath)
• Experience with EWD and Mumps is plus
• Has working knowledge of healthcare business domain
• Medium Level Security Clearance (MBI)

Perks and Benefits

• 100% telecommute position
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Simple IRA with 3% matching
• Laptop Allowance
• PTO + Federal Holidays

This is a full-time opportunity. A Bachelor’s degree or high is required for this position.