Senior Java Developer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 8/1/2026

The Opportunity:

• Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable and robust Java applications via best practices and industry standards
• Develop strategic vision and product development roadmaps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and other developers
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level developers, fostering their professional growth
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, performance, and maintainability
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, identifying opportunities for optimization and enhancement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and provide technical expertise and solutions
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, and industry advancements, sharing knowledge and best practices

Responsibilities:

• Java Development Experience: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Java programming language, including advanced topics such as design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java Swing, including experience with layout managers, event handling, and custom components
• Software Architecture and Design: Strong understanding of software architecture principles, ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions, and proficiency in applying architectural patterns
• Frameworks and Technologies: Expertise in Java frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Java EE plus experience with related technologies like Web Services (RESTful and SOAP), messaging frameworks, and caching mechanisms
• Build Tools Experience: Experience with Gradle and Maven for project build automation, dependency management, and plugin configuration.
• DevOps Practices: Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, including configuration of build, test, and deployment stages.
• Database Integration and Performance Optimization: Proficiency in working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), writing efficient SQL queries, and optimizing database performance
• Containerization: Proven experience with containerization platforms (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) and designing/implementing containerized architectures
• Knowledge of and experience using Linux
• Security practices and familiarity with authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Demonstrated experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Must hold a current Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with a recent (7 years or less) polygraph
• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development or related roles
• Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-level Java projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Desired:

• Experience with bit level manipulation and visualization
• Artifactory Familiarity: Familiarity with Artifactory for managing and distributing binary artifacts, including repository setup, artifact promotion, and integration with build tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile development environments, using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, and familiarity with related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business succe