Java Developer/McLean, VA or Plano, TX (Onsite)-contract

Suncap Technology, Inc.

McLean, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Banking Services, Best Practices, Capital Markets, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Coding Standards, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Database Design, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Docker, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Protection, Financial Services, Gradle, High Availability, Identify Issues, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE/J2EE), Microservices, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Production Systems, Query Optimization, REST (Representational State Transfer), SQL (Structured Query Language), Secure Coding, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Splunk, System Architecture, Test Automation, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
McLean, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Java Developer
Location: McLean, VA or Plano, TX (Onsite) | Type: Contract

Our Client is seeking an experienced Java Developer to design, develop, and support modern enterprise applications within a cloud-native environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced Agile teams and enjoys solving complex technical challenges across application modernization, cloud engineering, DevOps, and enterprise integration initiatives.

What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern software engineering practices.
  • Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices, supporting integration, automated testing, deployment, and production operations.
  • Develop cloud-native solutions on AWS while implementing containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Lead Gradle dependency upgrades, framework modernization efforts, and application transformation initiatives.
  • Collaborate across cross-functional Agile teams to troubleshoot issues, improve performance, and deliver resilient, scalable solutions.


What We're Looking For
  • 9+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot, including extensive experience with Gradle dependency management and framework upgrades.
  • Strong expertise designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS using modern engineering and infrastructure practices.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated software delivery processes.
  • Advanced SQL and PostgreSQL expertise, including database design, performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience working within Agile environments while applying software engineering best practices, secure coding standards, automated testing, and observability principles.
Bonus Points For
  • Experience developing modern front-end applications using Angular.
  • Experience within financial services, banking, capital markets, consulting, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Exposure to application modernization programs, legacy transformation initiatives, and distributed systems architectures.
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana, Prometheus, or AWS CloudWatch.
  • Knowledge of OWASP security practices, enterprise architecture patterns, and high-availability production environments.










About the Company

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Suncap Technology, Inc.