Sr. Java Developer (Remote)

Overview

• Tier One Technologies is seeking a Senior Java Developer to support our US Government client.
• This will be a 100% remote Contract-to-Hire position.
• SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate business and technical requirements to assess system impact andrecommend scalable software solutions.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies including iteration planning meetings and daily stand-ups to ensure timely delivery of features.
• Develop and test backend applications using technologies like Java, Python, Postman, Spring boot.
• Design and support the development of microservices and application components for migration from legacy systems to cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform).
• Implement cloud-native components such as Cloud Functions, Dataflow jobs, Cloud Run, VPC connectors, and Cloud Scheduler to support distributed systems.
• Support integration and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub
• Work on API management using Apigee to build secure, scalable proxy layers to backend
• Facilitate defect triaging and manage application lifecycle in environments like DEV, SIT, CAT, and PROD.
• Maintain system documentation and adhere to project tracking using ALM tools such asServiceNow and VersionOne.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end testing and release validation.

Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in software development or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE for developing robust and scalable applications.
• Expertise in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with a strong understanding of cloud concepts, architectures, and services across GCP, AWS, and Azure.
• Solid working knowledge of Python, Postman, and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience in training and mentoring junior or less-experienced personnel.
• Experience authoring or contributing to software-related documentation, including requirements specifications, design documents, technical manuals, and user guides.
• Must be a US Citizen or have Permanent Residence status (Green Card).
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
• Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)