9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned company bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com.

Team (Project) Introduction
9th Way Insignia is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a team dedicated to the operations and maintenance of the Department of Veteran Affairs Enterprise Veterans Self-Service shared services components.

Professional Level Information: 9th Way Insignia is seeking a Senior Java Developer. A Senior Java Developer aligns as an Engineer, 3 at 9th Way Insignia. The Senior Java Developer will analyze, design, code and document complex applications for large-scale IT systems. The Candidate will perform technical tasks using both standard and nonstandard analysis, design, and programming methods and techniques. The Candidate will help to determine customer requirements for the final program or system. The Java Developer also will analyze problems in terms of such factors as user requirements, input data and form, output data and form. The Candidate assesses and recommends methods of improving efficiency of existing programs and systems.

Functional Job (LCAT) Information: An Engineer, 3 typically plans and directs research or development work on complex projects, along with engaging various parties in design and development. Costs and recommendations of new components may also involve part of the job scope. Performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the project and firm. An Engineer, 3 oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. An Engineer, 3 has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. An Engineer, 3 has strong technical skills and background, a knack for learning new technologies, and a blend of good problem-solving and innovation needed to resolve a wide variety of technical production challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Must analyze, design, code and document complex applications for large-scale IT systems.
• Performs technical tasks using both standard and nonstandard analysis, design, and programming methods and techniques.
• Assess and recommend methods of improving efficiency of existing programs and systems.
• Closely interact with stakeholders, participate in requirements defect analysis, remediation, and delivery.
• Conduct Software development, code review, test, and release through continuous integration.
• Support review sessions; demonstrate features and improvements.
• Mentor junior members, conduct knowledge sharing sessions, write white papers, and participate in expanding organizational intellectual properties.
• Provide excellent customer support, as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/ 6-9 years of experience in substitution to the degree.
• 6+ years J2EE / Java development experience.
• 2+ years’ experience implementing client and server web services using Java.
• Experience through the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI).
• Experience developing and deploying software operating on RedHat (or other) Linux servers.
• Experience with REST and SOAP based web services and SOA.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (English).

Desired :

• Linux experience helpful (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred).
• Oracle database integration, CMMI, ITIL, Agile is highly preferred.
• Experience with EJB development.
• Experience with Hibernate/JPA, and Spring.
• Experience with Secure Software Development and issue remediation.
• Experience with Section 508 compliance and resolving issues in web-based interfaces.
• Experience with Liferay or similar portal platforms.
• Experience with HTML5, JavaScript, and iFrame web component development.
• Prior experience working for a government contractor is highly preferred.
• Prior experience working within the VA (Veterans Administration) space is highly preferred.
• Current VA Clearance is preferred.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $96,700-$155,546

*9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Clearance, background investigation:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Location:
Fully remote

COVID-19:
The COVID-19 vaccination requirement for federal employees and contractors pursuant to Executive Order 14043 does not currently apply. Some jobs, however, may be subject to agency- or job-specific vaccination requirements.

Legal:
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