About the role

  • Application Developer II responsible for development and modernization of enterprise applications using Java. Collaborating with customers and team members to deliver secure, high-performance solutions aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • As the Application Developer II you will be responsible for the development, enhancement, maintenance, and modernization of enterprise applications within a Java-based technology stack.
  • You will support full lifecycle application delivery, including requirements analysis, secure design, development, testing, database optimization, and cloud migration efforts.
  • You will also collaborate closely with customers, product owners, enterprise architects, and Agile team members to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions aligned with mission and business objectives.
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications within a Java / SQL / Kendo UI / SpringBoot environment to support business and operational systems.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful services and responsive user interfaces that integrate with enterprise systems and databases.
  • Manage and optimize databases in Oracle and PostgreSQL, including schema updates, indexing, query tuning, and performance analysis.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application and database issues to ensure high availability and reliability of mission-critical systems.
  • Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth2 protocols and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.
  • Apply secure coding practices and remediate vulnerabilities identified through security assessments.
  • Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, support solution design, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Participate in Agile development processes, including daily Scrum, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Support enterprise modernization initiatives by partnering with Enterprise Architecture to migrate and refactor applications for AWS cloud environments.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including code reviews, documentation, DevOps integration, and performance optimization.

Requirements

  • As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3–7 years of experience in application development.
  • Demonstrated experience with Java development, SQL development, SpringBoot, Kendo UI or similar front-end framework, Oracle and PostgreSQL database environments, OAuth2 security implementation, Agile development methodologies
  • Experience supporting or participating in cloud migration initiatives to AWS.
  • Ability to participate in on-call support rotation and respond to operational incidents as required.
  • Must be able to present acceptable identification for customer badging and site access.

Benefits

  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS offers a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees receive the work-life support they need.
  • Veteran Outreach AMERICAN SYSTEMS has a longstanding reputation as a veteran-friendly employer of choice.
  • AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ employment practices adhere to legal and regulatory standards to promote a fair and transparent workplace.
  • We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
  • If you require assistance with the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or call 703-968-6300 and ask for Human Resources.

Job title

Application Developer II

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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