IT - Software Developer IV

PlanIT Group LLC

  • Reston, VA
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    Proficiency with Apache Kafka, including producing/consuming messages, schema management, and troubleshooting distributed data pipelines. Understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including incident, problem, and change management (ServiceNow preferred).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationReston, VA

    Description

    Software Developer (Remote):

    Technical Skills

    • Strong Java development experience, including object-oriented programming, backend services, and integration workflows.
    • Hands-on experience with API development and integration, including RESTful services, authentication patterns, and data transformation.
    • Proficiency with Apache Kafka, including producing/consuming messages, schema management, and troubleshooting distributed data pipelines.
    • Experience developing and scheduling cron jobs or other automated/background tasks within enterprise environments.
    • Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries, tune performance, and troubleshoot issues.
    • Experience working with Oracle databases, including stored procedures, schema design, and performance optimization.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines-preferably using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
    • Understanding of enterprise integration patterns, especially in environments with multiple upstream/downstream systems.

    Domain Knowledge

    • Familiarity with Fleet Management / Vehicle Maintenance Systems or other asset management domains.
    • Understanding of Inventory Management concepts, parts workflows, and related system integrations.

    Delivery & Process Skills

    • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and story estimation.
    • Ability to use work management tools (VersionOne preferred).
    • Understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including incident, problem, and change management (ServiceNow preferred).

    Soft Skills

    • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in complex enterprise architectures.
    • Ability to work closely with functional analysts, QA testers, product owners, and business stakeholders.
    • Comfortable acting as a technical SME in discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document solutions, defects, and integration flows.
    • Highly collaborative, with the ability to navigate multiple teams, vendors, and integration partners

    Additional Required Skills/Experience:

    o A minimum of Eight (8) years' relevant experience.

    o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.

    o Typically performs all functional duties independently.

    o Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis. "

    Additional Provisions:

    • Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
    • Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
    • If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
    • All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
    • Candidate must have lived in the US 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.)
    • All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
    • Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
    • The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e. collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women. Place and Period of Performance
    • Hours of support:

    o The standard work week for contract staff will be 5 days a week and 8 hours per day preferable Monday through Friday.

    o Contract staff may be required to travel to support business efforts.

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