Lead Developer (Java heavy)

Rockville, MD, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Contract W2
On-site
USD $70.00 - 76.00 per hour
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Skills

  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Leadership
  • DevOps
  • FOCUS
  • MongoDB
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Scripting
  • Interface QA
  • Testing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • React.js
  • AngularJS
  • UI
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • Database
  • Java
  • JPA
  • Hibernate
  • Writing
  • SQL
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Apache Maven
  • Jenkins
  • GitHub
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Amazon EC2
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • Use Cases
  • Amazon SQS
  • Amazon Lambda
  • API
  • Step-Functions
  • Software Engineering
  • Automated Testing
  • Build Automation
  • Configuration Management
  • MEAN Stack
  • Customer Service
  • Training And Development
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Lead Developer (Java-Heavy) for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Rockville, MD.

This role is hybrid (3 days/week Onsite)


Lead-level responsibilities:
  • Knowledge transfer
  • Establishing best practices
  • Helping shape future architecture
  • Cross-functional leadership (Dev, Testing, UI, DevOps)

Primary Technical Focus:
  • Java (Backend heavy) - predominantly Java-focused
  • AWS serverless architecture:
    • Lambda, SNS, SQS
    • API Gateway, Step Functions
    • No EC2 (not server-based)
  • Databases:
    • PostgreSQL & Oracle mandatory
    • Strong SQL skills required
    • MongoDB/DocumentDB exposure is a plus
  • Integration/API knowledge:
    • Must understand how integrations work and be able to walk through project independently

UI / Frontend:
  • UI experience is preferred but not required
  • Angular is preferred, but open to other frameworks

AI / Future State:
  • Will help implement AI tools in the future (Amazon Q, Agentic AI, Bedrock)
  • AI experience is a big plus, but not required
Qualifications :
  • Comfortable working in both testing and development roles
  • Ownership of automation architecture (both functional and performance) and set up test frameworks/infrastructure.
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Perform Independent assurance/development on all SDLC phases in a project.
  • Actively participate in collaborative resolution of defects including root cause analysis of production incidents.
  • Continually look for ways to innovate and improve testing process to gain efficiencies.
  • Demonstrates business domain expertise in the project involved.
  • Create and execute complex test strategies across multiple systems as required to execute tests.
  • Design and develop automation code, scripts, utilities, simulators, data generators, API/Interface testing solutions and other programmatic test tools to test complex systems.
  • Effectively communicate testing activities, findings, and project risk in oral and written formats.
  • Champion the collaborative resolution of defects including root cause analysis of production incidents.
  • Able to work on implementing REACT/Angular UI as well as Java back-end
  • Demonstrates technical expertise in Object Oriented and database technologies/concepts which resulted in deployment of enterprise quality solutions.
  • Previous experience in implementing solutions using Javascript, Typescript
  • Strong competency Java 17 and further (the latest features) including writing testable code using Unit Tests, Integration tests.
  • Good understanding and implementation knowledge of Oracle, Postgres database including data persistence in JAVA using JPA/Hibernate
  • Expertise in writing SQL queries
  • Strong working knowledge in the implementation of CI, CD pipelines using (Maven/Jenkins/Github) including Code quality.
  • Hands on deep working knowledge with AWS including ECS/EC2, Security groups, IAM roles, DynamoDB.
  • Architect and develop event-based architecture use cases using SQS/SNS including efficient usage of serverless functions(AWS Lambda), API Gateway, Step Functions
  • Knowledge of industry leading software engineering approaches including Test Automation, Build Automation and Configuration Management frameworks.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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  • Dice Id: sgainc
  • Position Id: 26-00169
  • Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Software Guidance & Assistance

Founded in 1981, SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider with a national footprint and headquartered in the shadow of Wall Street. We’re a certified women-owned business. We provide contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services to transform businesses and evolve careers. We’re small enough to tailor our services to each client and big enough to deliver for some of the world’s largest employers. Our professionals are experts in areas such as IT, finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

SGA provides contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services nationwide for Fortune 500 companies, mid-size businesses and select startups.

Our core skillsets include all areas of technology – business & data analysis, cyber & network security, database administration, development & architecture, infrastructure, program & project management, quality assurance & testing. We also deliver talent across professional business functions such as finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

Our Professional & Managed Services team delivers IT projects through onshore, offshore and hybrid delivery models. We develop software products, modernize applications, add features, and integrate and maintain systems. Our scope covers, among others, complex application suites, data management and visualizations, machine learning and mobile applications.

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