Information Technology - Developer-Java/J2EE Professional

Java/J2EE Developer - Contract Role | Onsite in McLean, VA

Are you a seasoned Java developer looking to make an impact in a high-performing, forward-thinking tech environment? This is your chance to work on cutting-edge enterprise applications using modern tools and frameworks-all while collaborating with a team that values innovation, agility, and excellence.

Location: McLean, VA (Full-time, Onsite Monday-Friday)

Assignment Type: Contract


Duration: Through March 31, 2026 (with strong potential for extension)

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Java/J2EE
• Build and deploy microservices with Spring Boot, Docker, and OpenShift
• Solve complex performance and scalability challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions
• Write clean, testable code and support robust CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability
• Create automated testing scripts to maintain high-quality releases

What You Bring

• Hands-on experience with Java A.X, MongoDB, Kubernetes, Kaban, and Docker
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native development
• A passion for clean code, agile methodologies, and continuous improvement

Tech Stack Highlights

• Languages & Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Gherkin, Cucumber
• Databases: MongoDB (MQL), SQL
• Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift (OCP 4.x)
• Front-End: Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Tools & Platforms: IntelliJ, Eclipse, VSCode, Bitbucket
• Other Technologies: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Kafka, Splunk, ELK, JMS, Dynatrace, JSON, XML/XSD

Bonus Points

• Experience working in agile teams and enterprise environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work on projects that truly matter, we want to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that's building the future-one line of code at a time

Required Skills : Day to Day: Design applications based on system requirements and architecture design Prototype, develop, unit test, and deploy Java/J2EE applications Promote code quality and solve performance/scalability issues Implement software changes with aggressive deployment timelines Provide production support and defect resolution Develop testing scripts for stable production delivery Develop Microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Docker, OpenShift

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Background Check : Yes


Drug Screen : No


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Candidate must be local :No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship :Yes
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