Overview

This is an opportunity for a Lead Java Developer on a highly visible, fast paced program for managing federal research grants. This position includes collaboration with both technical and non-technical personnel across all project stakeholders. Work is primarily remote but meetings with government customer are on-site at Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland. Collaborative team meetings are on-site at HORUS office in Lansdowne, Virginia.

A top candidate would be very client focused. To be a strong team player you must have good communication skills, be proactive in identifying issues and risks, and work with the client and the team to be a trusted advisor. Use your strong analytic skills and ability to solve challenges with technology to make an impact on our government clients’ critical missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of web applications using Java and COTS products
• Lead development of testable code using existing service tier components and prescribed coding conventions
• Lead development of advanced queries, create data models and views in PostGreSQL
• Lead team to work in a dynamic environment utilizing advanced debugging skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and attention to detail, working in a collaborative team environment using modern software development practices
• To meet requirements, research solution alternatives and support development of prototypes.
• Support data transfer and integration strategies for existing and new system-to-system interfaces for the application
• Support will include maintenance of several existing system-to-system interfaces with external organizations, develop and prototype new web services and API's using technologies such as JSON, SOAP, XML to facilitate data exchanges
• Develop testable code using existing service tier components and prescribed coding conventions
• Support development by applying Agile principles, including participating in sprint planning, design sessions, development, testing and deployment
• Work with the team to analyze requirements, determine estimated level of effort, work with the customer on a mutually agreeable timeline, monitor/report progress, and successfully deliver quality enhancements and upgrades
• Become a subject matter expert on the existing system and its features to effectively and efficiently mentor, guide, and support the team of developers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or an equivalent amount of work experience
• 3 years of professional software engineering and software development experience
• 2 years of lead developer experience with a team of at least 5 developers
• Ability to work independently in a team environment
• Experience with object-oriented analysis and design patterns/techniques with emphasis on Java/J2EE technology
• Experience with Java, J2EE, JSP, JDBC, Hibernate, JMX, JMS, AJAX, JSF. Experience with Groovy and Grails is a plus
• Experience using COTS products such as WebLogic, etc. is a plus
• Experience designing and developing APIs
• Experience with automated deployment tools such as Jenkins
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git/Github
• Experience being part of Scrum or other Agile development teams
• Applied knowledge of architectural patterns such as Microservices, SOA, MVC, etc.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical, and technical skills
• Ability to think critically and act expeditiously to evaluate situations, make decisions and solve problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work well with a variety of personalities
• Ability to work effectively with dynamic environment with changes in priorities and aggressive deadlines