Sr. Full Stack Java Developer (Local Only)

Company Overview

At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don t just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age.

Job Description

• Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems.
• Evaluates user request for new or modified program, such as for financial or human resource management systems, clinical research trial results, statistical study of traffic patterns, or analyzing and developing specifications for bridge design, to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities.
• Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program, using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.
• 8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Additional job details and special considerations

• Performs User Interface and Web Services development for several HHSC IT applications. Activities will include front-end development using modern, responsive technology such as Angular; converting SOAP-based services to RESTful services; and development of new RESTful web services using JBoss EAP environment.
• As a member of the team, participate in requirements analysis, high-level and detailed design, development, testing and deployment of new application components, as required.
• Work with other teams as necessary to accomplish goals.
• Create technical and design documentation, as required.
• Perform system analysis and problem resolution, as required.
• Analyze software for configuration & performance tuning opportunities, as required.
• Develop and maintain data and process models, as required.
• Employ contemporary testing methods to ensure applications function properly and without error.
• Provide technical support for testing and implementation efforts.
• Participate in program design, coding and test walk-through meetings to provide input regarding technical standards and customer requirements.
• Provide application support (defect repair, maintenance, and production operations support) for web-based Java applications in an SOA platform. Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, diagnosis and problem resolution. Analyze software for defects and performance tuning opportunities. Develop and test application code to resolve defects and improve application reliability and performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

8 Years - Hands-on experience in Front End/UI development, enhancing and maintaining enterprise-class applications on the JEE application development platform

8 Years - Hands-on experience in Server-side/Web Services development, enhancing and maintaining enterprise-class applications on the JEE application development platform

8 Years - Experience implementing SPAs with at least 4 years of experience implementing SPAs using Angular TypeScript framework.

8 Years - Hands-on Experience implementing web services including at least 4 years of experience implementing RESTful services security using JWT, OAuth, and other related technologies/standards.

8 Years - Hands-on development experience implementing applications utilizing any JEE Application Server, Authentication and Authorization, Caching strategies

8 Years - Hands-on programming experience in following languages / technologies: Java, JEE, REST/SOAP web services, HTML5, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, CSS3, Bootstrap, SASS, Typescript, Spring, Java Server Pages, Struts, JSON, XML, JWT, Maven, OpenAPI v3, OAuth

8 Years - Experience implementing client-facing applications with responsive design and development

8 Years - Experience with integration of web services into Angular or React based SPAs

8 Years - Experience implementing client-facing applications using JSP and Struts

8 Years - Experience in development of self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components

8 Years - Experience in implementing best practices in the areas of application design, performance, scalability and maintainability.

3 Years - Hands-on experience with JBoss or IBM WebSphere Application Server 8 or later

3 Years - Hands-on experience with Agile Development Methodologies (preferably Scrum)

2 Years - Hands-on development experience for mobile and tablet platforms

Why Join 4A

• Opportunities for growth, innovation, and leadership

Equal Opportunity Statement

4A is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees