About the role

Role Overview

The Java Developer designs, develops, tests, and maintains scalable Java applications that support enterprise systems and mission-critical workloads. You will translate business and technical requirements into secure, high-performance solutions and work closely with architects, business analysts, DevOps, and QA.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services
Write clean, efficient, well-documented code following industry best practices
Participate in requirements analysis and technical design discussions
Develop RESTful APIs and backend services
Integrate applications with databases, third-party systems, and cloud services
Support deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting
Participate in code reviews and adhere to coding standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments
Create and maintain technical documentation
Troubleshoot defects and performance issues
Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and secure coding standards

Required Skills / Qualifications

Java 8+ (strong foundational to intermediate experience)
OOP principles
Familiarity with Spring / Spring Boot
Basic knowledge of RESTful web services and API development
Relational database knowledge (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Git for version control
Build tools such as Maven or Gradle
Understanding of SDLC methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
Ability to learn new frameworks/tools quickly
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow secure coding practices
Experience providing technical support/knowledge transfer when required

Additional Requirements

Public Trust clearance required (U.S. citizen or foreign national clearance path; must have lived in the U.S. at least 3 of the previous 5 years; valid/non-expired passport and appropriate VISA/work permit documentation)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering or related field
4+ years of Java development
Experience with JPA / Hibernate
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

About eSimplicity

eSimplicity is a modern digital services company that partners with U.S. government agencies to improve outcomes for Americans. It delivers intuitive products and services for federal missions, helping agencies transform today through secure, reliable technology.