Java Software Developer

Kforce's client in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Java Software Developer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain mission-focused software solutions within a collaborative Agile engineering environment supporting a Federal program.

Summary:

This position is ideal for a software engineer who can independently deliver features and components, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and contribute to technical design decisions. Work may include backend Java services, APIs, full-stack applications, database development, system integration, secure communications, cloud technologies, and containerized applications.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications, backend services, APIs, and integrations
• Independently deliver software features and technical components
• Develop full-stack applications and database/persistence-layer solutions
• Translate technical requirements and user stories into secure, testable, maintainable software
• Troubleshoot complex software and integration issues
• Contribute to application and system design discussions
• Develop automated tests and support CI/CD and software-quality practices
• Support deployment across development, integration, test, and operational environments
• Collaborate across software, systems, test, cybersecurity, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
• Participate in code reviews and help maintain strong engineering standards
• Level II: BS degree and 4 years of experience
• Level III: BS degree and 8 years of experience
• Level IV: BS degree and 12 years of experience
• 4+ additional years of experience in leui of degree will be considered
• Strong professional software-development experience with Java
• Experience with Spring Framework/Spring Boot or comparable frameworks
• Experience with Git or comparable configuration-management tools
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum, SAFe, XP, or similar development environments
• Understanding of secure software-development and testing practices
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Applicants who do not meet the above requirements will be considered for other positions for which they may be qualified

Experience with several of the following is preferred:

Java | Spring Boot | REST | SOAP | Maven | Gradle | Jenkins | JUnit | SonarQube | Git/GitHub | PostgreSQL | Oracle | SQL Server | AWS | Azure | Kubernetes | Ansible | Terraform | Tomcat | JBoss/WildFly | TLS/HTTPS | CI/CD

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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