Java Developer

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Java Developer to support the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to provide DevOps Support and Enhancements to PBGC's enterprise IT systems under the EBTS portfolio. The application developer is a dynamic member of the agile team who is comfortable with both front and back end programming 

This position is located within the United States and will be a fully remote position.

• Analyze, design, develop and testing of the enterprise-wide web application using Java- and JavaScript-based technologies/ applications. 
• Support a full system development agile lifecycle using CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Understand and use enterprise standards and best practices around coding, application design and REST/API design.
• Translate business requirements and context into sound and efficient solutions.
• Communicate with product owners and teammates to discuss problems and resolution.
• Proactively identify solutions and work as a member and mentor in a highly productive team.
• Learn and adopt new technologies quickly and independently and assist teammates with implementation and knowledge sharing.
• Designing and implementing Java-based
• Analyzing user requirements to inform application design.
• Defining application objectives and functionality.
• Aligning application design with business goals.
• Developing and testing software.
• Debugging and resolving technical problems that arise.
• Producing detailed design documentation.
• Recommending changes to existing Java infrastructure.
• Developing documentation to assist users.

• 8+ years Java development with a strong background in J2EE and frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.
• Experience with .ADF (Application Development Framework)
• Expertise in developing on Oracle WebLogic and significant experience with Oracle 19c DB and WebLogic 14c R2.
• Extensive working experience in Agile methodologies such as Kanban, Scrum, or SAFe as part of multi-team organizations.
• Strong programming skills with Java (8+), Spring Framework (Core, Boot, Data), Vert.x, JavaScript, ReactJS, Redux.
• Extensive working experience of developing and designing RESTful APIs and web services using XML, JSON, and their associated technologies.
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
• Extensive working experience in CI/CD and DevSecOps technologies and practices – Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Working experience in automated QA frameworks such as Selenium, Cucumber, Jest, JUnit/TestNG.
• Extensive working experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience in designing solutions for complex projects, customizable applications, and config- or data-driven features.

Clearance Required: Must be able to acquire and maintain a PBGC public trust

• Proficient with administering and deploying development CI/CD tools such as Git, Jira, GitLab, or Jenkins
• Familiarity with container orchestration services, especially Kubernetes
• Experience working on both Linux and Windows based infrastructures
• Experience with infrastructure scripting solutions such as PowerShell or Python
• Configuration and managing databases such as MySQL, Mongo
• Excellent troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services, specifically Azure
• 2+ years with testing tools/libraries for API based testing using (REST Assured, JSON or Postman)
• Working knowledge of Git and Maven
• Experience setting up automated testing pipelines using Jenkins and Linux scripting
• Experience with Eclipse as your IDE in previous projects
• Tracked issues with Azure Devops

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.