Java Developer

Title: Java Developer   

Location:  Ashburn, VA

Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph (Required)

Schedule: Position is Monday-Friday, in person only. Telework and Remote opportunities are not available for this position.

About KACE:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:

This position will work with current application teams to understand current analytics, review test plans, and collaborate with user interface designers to ensure developed software integrates seamlessly. Additionally, this position will serve as an expert resource within the development team to determine the needs of the business that will simplify and automate the application services. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Java applications that fulfill employer requirements 
• Create well-written code that runs efficiently and optimally
• Communicate with end-users to determine their needs 
• Test completed software and debug as necessary 
• Examine existing code and recommend patches, design overhauls or fixes for broken code 

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or additional years of specialized experience in a scientific or technical discipline in the areas of Computer or Information Technology (6 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)
• 12+ years of experience in Java development with demonstrated experience in Spring Framework 
• Spring Boot experience 
• Java Persistence API (JPA) 
• Demonstrated experience with UI frameworks (Angular or REACT) 
• Demonstrated hand-on experience with distributed cross-platform applications, orchestration, and security 
• Demonstrated experience of software quality process/assurance including automation testing, unit/integration testing, design/code review, code profiling and software continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines 
• Demonstrated experience with relational, noSQL and/or file-based storage (e.g., MongoDB, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, etc.) 
• Demonstrated experience in continuous integration and delivery tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, etc.) 
• Demonstrated experience in Web server technologies (Tomcat, Web Logic, IIS, HttpCore) 

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Clearance: 

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions 
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility:  Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Standing for prolonged and extended periods of time.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:  0% - 10% of the time.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling:  Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting:  Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].