Mid-Level Java Developer

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers' business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?

• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?

• Be the difference and make it happen?

Role Summary

In support of the Department of the Treasury, MetaPhase will be providing coding and development support to enhance functionality for loan management software applications and to maintain existing applications for the government client.

MetaPhase is seeking a mid-level Java Developer with 5+ years of experience to join a cross functional agile development team to deliver custom cloud applications in support of a critical federal program. The engineer will contribute to the development of Java/Spring based applications, user interfaces (frontend HTML/CSS/JavaScript), and backend SQL database queries and procedures (Oracle). The solution is to be built in a cloud environment (AWS) and will integrate with multiple external systems. The candidate will work closely within the agile team (requirements, designers, testers, subject matter experts) and client stakeholders (product owner, end-users) to understand and implement user stories.

What You Will Be Doing

• Providing Java application engineering and coding support for existing client systems, including maintenance of existing functionality and creating new product features.
• Ensuring robust customer support, monitoring, and system stability and availability.
• Prioritizing development efforts and performing back refinement directly with client stakeholders on technical modifications and requirements.

What We Need From You (Required)

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional Java software development experience.
• Experience with front-end technologies (JavaScript,CSS,HTML,JSP,JSTL)
• Oracle RDBMS SQL and PL/SQ development and troubleshooting experience and essential DBA functions.
• Experience with build and deployment automation tools such as Apache Maven.
• Strong Java application coding and development expertise to provide new functionality for loan management software applications.
• Intermediate or advanced competency with collaboration tools such as Atlassian suite (Bamboo, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira) as well as Microsoft Office, MS Project, and PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Proficient with Source Code Management tools such as Git and Subversion.
• Comfortable developing in a highly collaborative agile development environment (i.e. iterative development, continuous integration, continuous delivery, shared ownership, test-driven development, etc.)
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal to various audiences), and collaborative approach with clients, team members, and partners.

Bonus Points (Desired)

• Financial applications development (mathematical and financial algorithms).
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 and RDS.
• Experience implementing automated testing suites for unit, integration, and regression testing across application tiers using tools like JUnit, Cucumber, Selenium.
• Experience in requirements development and driving TDD and BDD activities.

Work Setup:

• Primarily remote with some occasional on-site support in the Washington, DC metro area.

Clearance & Education:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience if no degree.

Compensation:

• Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 85k - 95k.

Benefits & Perks:

At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

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• Washington's Business Journal's Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022

• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023

• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.