IT - Software Developer IV

PlanIT Group

Reston, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Asset Management, Authentication, Backlog Prioritization, Business Support, Change Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cron Job Scheduling, Data Management, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Fleet Management, Functional Analysis, GitHub, IT Service Management (ITSM), Identify Issues, Information Technology Software, Inventory Management, Java, Jenkins, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Oracle Database, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Quality Assurance, REST (Representational State Transfer), SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales Management, Schedule Development, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ServiceNow, Software Development, Stored Procedures, System Integration (SI), Team Player, United States Citizen, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Reston, VA
POSTED
Today
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.

About the Company

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PlanIT Group

PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.

Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.planitgroup.com/