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Lead Java Programmer

SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.
Baltimore, MD Other
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Lead Java Programmer

 

Client: IRS - Branded Prescription Drugs Application Support Systems Recompete

 Location: Remote (must be able to access government sites as required)

 Experience: 5-10 years

 Pay Rate: $95-$104/hour

 Clearance: IRS HSPD-12 / PIV compliance and background investigation required.

 

Position Summary

SMX is seeking a Lead Java Programmer to support development, maintenance, modernization, and production support of a mission-critical IRS enterprise application. The role focuses on Java/Spring development, application enhancements, security remediation, release management, and production issue resolution.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java-based applications.
  • Support enhancements, defect resolution, modernization, and maintenance releases.
  • Participate in requirements gathering, Agile development, sprint planning, and release activities.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
  • Develop and support SQL Server integrations, stored procedures, and data access logic.
  • Maintain technical documentation, JIRA stories, and Confluence artifacts.
  • Support CI/CD processes, configuration management, security remediation, and Section 508 compliance.
  • Collaborate with business users, developers, testers, and government stakeholders.

 

Required Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of Java development experience.
  • Strong expertise with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Hibernate, Bootstrap, and jQuery.
  • Experience with SQL Server, stored procedures, and application/database integration.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD, and production support.
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience modernizing Java/Spring applications.
  • OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, or Azure experience.
  • Familiarity with Splunk, Business Objects, Databricks, and analytics/reporting tools.
  • Experience supporting FISMA compliance, vulnerability remediation, audits, and accessibility requirements.
  • Prior IRS, Treasury, or federal government experience.

 

Key Technologies

Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Hibernate, SQL Server, JIRA, Confluence, Splunk, OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Business Objects Enterprise, Databricks, CI/CD tools, and Q-Compliance.

Salary : $95 - $104

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