Senior Java Full-Stack Developer

Role Description

This is a remote position. Seeking Senior Java Full-Stack Developer to develop and implement a new module within the existing CLiCS application with a functionality that supports the full lifecycle of the USDA and state program reviews. The resource will be expected to work closely with MNIT/MDE and Nutrition Program Services (NPS) to design, develop and implement a new Review Management module within the existing application. Additionally:

• Collaborate with business users, business analysts, QA, and developers to understand review program requirements and translate them into technical designs and working software.
• Contribute to risk identification, effort estimation, status reporting, and project planning activities.
• Produce architecture diagrams, data models, specifications, API contracts, and component designs aligned with best practices.
• Design and implement the new module, including dynamic form building, review workflows, scheduling, findings, corrective actions, and document management.
• Build dynamic and program specific electronic forms (off site, on site, SFA level, site level, fiscal action, specialty forms, compliance tools) including validations, scoring logic, and form lifecycle states.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Java, Spring MVC, JPA/Hibernate, and SQL.
• Create responsive, mobile friendly user interfaces using approved front end frameworks; implement client side validation and accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Implement document upload, storage, retention, metadata tagging, and secure retrieval using acceptable solutions.
• Develop and maintain scheduling components for review phases, notifications, and deadlines using Quartz or other relevant solutions.
• Integrate search, caching, and performance enhancements where applicable.
• Implement complex reporting requirements, including USDA 640 submissions, summary and transparency reports.
• Write clean, secure, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage using JUnit, Spring Test, or other acceptable solutions.
• Identify and resolve defects, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities; adhere to secure coding and compliance standards.
• Produce documentation for architecture, APIs, workflows, data models, deployment procedures, and support operations.
• Provide knowledge transfer and technical training to internal staff and support teams.
• Mentor and guide other developers, support code reviews, and promote development best practices.
• Work independently to design and deliver assigned features while coordinating with the larger project team to ensure alignment with project milestones and goals.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in enterprise Java application development, with a proven ability to deliver complex, multi‑module systems.
• Experience designing or architecting scalable, secure applications using Spring and cloud‑based services.
• Deep expertise with the Spring ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Spring Validation).
• Strong proficiency with Hibernate/JPA, domain‑driven modeling, transactional integrity, and relational schema design.
• Hands‑on experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs, API versioning, and documenting APIs.
• Experience developing responsive, accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA) front‑end interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, or modern frameworks (React/Angular).
• Experience building configurable or dynamic form systems, workflow/state‑machine logic, rules-driven validation, or similar frameworks.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with SQL Server, including writing and optimizing complex queries, indexing strategies, and large dataset handling.
• Practical experience implementing document upload, metadata tagging, retention rules, and secure retrieval.
• Experience generating complex regulatory or compliance reports.
• Strong understanding of application performance tuning, query optimization, and diagnosing CPU/memory constraints using profiling tools.
• Extensive experience writing automated tests using JUnit, Spring Test or equivalent frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployment automation.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, including protections against SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, parameter tampering, insecure deserialization, and similar vulnerabilities.
• Experience proactively identifying security risks, implementing mitigations, and performing code reviews focused on security and reliability.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams, including participation in planning, estimation, and iterative delivery.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services.
• Proven ability to write production-grade code independently while also guiding, mentoring, and supporting other developers.
• Experience serving as a technical lead or solution engineer, including evaluating approaches, making architectural recommendations, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Experience designing and implementing modular, extensible architecture for complex, workflow-driven systems, including dynamic forms, configurable business rules, and state management.
• Experience working in government, regulatory, or compliance-driven environments with strict audit, reporting, and data governance requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Insurance for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Available
• 401(k) including Employer Match
• HSA, Short-term & Long-term Disability Available