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Role: Senior Java Developer
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months
Note: candidates must meet the residency requirements (Last 5 years in the US with no more than 6 months out of the country).
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to support web-based application development in a USPS environment. The resource will provide hands-on engineering across the full SDLC, applying modern Spring Boot development practices and DevSecOps delivery using Jenkins/GitLab CI/CD, with database change management via Flyway. The role also includes evaluating and integrating AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, test, and maintain Java web applications using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
· Develop and integrate RESTful APIs (and SOAP where needed), ensuring secure and reliable service communication.
· Apply DevSecOps practices throughout delivery:
· Build/maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or GitLab
· Implement automated testing (unit/integration) and quality gates
· Integrate security checks (SAST/DAST/dependency scanning) into pipelines
· Manage database versioning and deployments using Flyway (migrations, baseline strategy, rollback approach where applicable).
· Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; perform root-cause analysis; optimize performance and reliability.
· Support integration efforts (including COTS integration) and coordinate with security, operations, and architecture teams.
· Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and technical documentation; uphold coding standards and best practices.
· Identify opportunities to incorporate AI (e.g., intelligent automation, summarization/classification, anomaly detection) while meeting USPS/security governance requirements.
Required Qualifications
· Senior-level, hands-on experience in Java development in a web-based environment.
· Strong experience with:
· Spring Boot (building services, configuration, profiles, security patterns)
· REST APIs and service integration
· Relational databases and SQL
· Flyway for database migration/version control
· Jenkins and/or GitLab for CI/CD
· Proven DevSecOps experience, including automated build/test/deploy and secure coding practices.
· Experience supporting applications in production, including incident support and operational stability.
· Strong written/verbal communication skills and ability to work independently on complex initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
· USPS / Postal domain experience (highly preferred).
· 18+ years of development hands on experience
· Experience with AI-enabled application features or integrating AI services/APIs in an enterprise setting.
· Experience with COTS integration and enterprise modernization efforts.
· Experience in regulated environments (government/federal) with security/compliance constraints.
· Familiarity with containerization and cloud-ready deployment patterns (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.
