Java Developer

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Java Developer to work for our company.

Summary:

• Must have an active U.S. Government Public Trust Clearance or above (Sponsorship will not be provided).
• Develop, test, and maintain Java applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with teams to design software solutions based on system requirements and architecture guidelines.
• Implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend functionalities using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including writing efficient queries and optimizing database performance.
• Perform unit testing and support integration testing efforts to validate software functionality.
• Assist in the deployment of applications in cloud or on-premises environments.
• Stay updated with the latest Java technologies and recommend enhancements to improve existing systems.

Requirements:

• Must have an active U.S. Government Public Trust Clearance or above (Sponsorship will not be provided).
• Must have 7+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Must have experience with Java 1.7 to Java 23.
• Must have deep experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Must have hands-on experience with Oracle Database and Oracle Forms.
• Must have previous hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-based applications.
• Must have previous experience with Experience with front-end technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Must have previous experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle, and experience with NoSQL databases.
• Must have deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Must be familiar with Agile development methodologies and DevOps principles.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to work Eastern Standard (EST) Hours.

Preferences:

• Active Public Trust Clearance or above.
• Knowledge of security best practices for software development.
• Experience in message queuing technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or ActiveMQ.
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Java Developer (OCP), AWS Certified Developer – Associate, or Certified Kubernetes Developer (CKAD).

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as a SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer:

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan.
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.