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LCG, Inc. · 1 day ago

Java Developer, Associate

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

4+ years exp

LCG, Inc. is seeking a Java Developer, Associate to support the Client’s ITAC software development and modernization portfolio. This role involves designing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise Java-based applications while collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with federal security and architectural standards.

Health CareInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise Java applications, supporting both new development and ongoing enhancements across ITAC’s application portfolio

Implement RESTful services, APIs, and system integrations, ensuring interoperability with internal and external enterprise systems

Resolve defects, refactor legacy code, and implement enhancements to improve maintainability, performance, and scalability

Apply application modernization updates, proactively removing End-of-Life (EoL) libraries, frameworks, and components in alignment with ITAC modernization and cybersecurity objectives

Support backend logic, service orchestration, and integration patterns consistent with ITAC microservices and enterprise standards

Build and maintain unit and integration tests using JUnit, ensuring adequate test coverage and regression protection

Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and support test execution during sprint and release cycles

Use SonarQube to identify and remediate code quality issues, technical debt, and security vulnerabilities

Support functional, integration, regression, performance, and smoke testing activities in coordination with QA teams, in accordance with ITAC test management standards

Use GitHub and/or Bitbucket for source control, following ITAC configuration management, branching, and pull request standards

Support CI/CD builds and deployments using Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions, collaborating with ITAC DevOps and Enterprise Operations teams

Package Java applications for deployment to Red Hat OpenShift environments, supporting containerized and cloud-native deployments

Manage database schema changes using Liquibase, ensuring controlled, versioned database updates across environments

Participate in post-deployment validation, smoke testing, and production readiness activities

Remediate application vulnerabilities and security findings identified through automated scanning and cybersecurity reviews

Support cybersecurity compliance activities aligned with NIST RMF, including remediation documentation, POA&M support, and ATO readiness tasks as directed

Ensure all development work complies with Client, NIH, and federal security policies, performance standards, and architectural guidance

Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, including PI planning, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Maintain development tasks, defects, and technical debt in Jira, ensuring traceability to features, user stories, and acceptance criteria

Produce and maintain technical documentation, including design notes, system documentation, and release notes per ITAC standards

Support transition activities, knowledge transfer, and documentation updates when systems move to maintenance teams

Qualification

JavaREST APIsCI/CDAgile/SAFeJenkinsGitHubSonarQubeRed Hat OpenShiftLiquibaseJUnitMavenBitbucketJiraSharePointCompTIA Security+Cloud certifications

Required

4-8 years of hands-on Java development experience supporting enterprise-scale applications

3+ years experience developing and consuming REST APIs and service-based architectures

2+ years experience working in an Agile or SAFe delivery environment

2+ years experience supporting applications in a regulated or security-conscious environment (Federal/Government preferred)

1+ year experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (OpenShift or similar)

Programming & Build Tools: Java, Maven, JUnit

Source Control: GitHub and/or Bitbucket

CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Code Quality & Security: SonarQube

Containers & Platform: Red Hat OpenShift

Database Change Management: Liquibase

SDLC Tooling: Jira (backlog, sprint, defect, RFC tracking), SharePoint (documentation)

Preferred

NIH Experience preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience)

Java certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional Java Developer)

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent cybersecurity certification

Cloud or container platform certifications (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes) - nice to have