Java Developer (Senior)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join our team in Columbus, Ohio. This high-priority role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications using modern Java technologies and cloud-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications.
• Build and enhance microservices using Spring Boot.
• Develop, consume, and maintain RESTful APIs for enterprise integrations.
• Write efficient, scalable, and optimized SQL queries and database solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in application architecture, code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring application reliability and performance.
• Implement best practices for coding, security, and software development lifecycle processes.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • Java (Java 8+)
  • Spring Boot
  • REST API development and integration
  • SQL and relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Experience with object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and modern development tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS Cloud Services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, ECS, EKS, or related services).
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of cloud-native application development and deployment.

Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• SQL
• Microservices
• AWS (Preferred)
• Git
• Agile/Scrum
• CI/CD

About Varmoda

Varmoda is a federal IT solutions provider founded in 2020 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering citizen-centric public services across Financial Assistance, Public Benefits, and Security & Defense domains. Our five-layer architecture — Salesforce (Engagement), Databricks (Data), ServiceNow (Orchestration), Pega (Decisioning), and Oracle HR (Capacity) — puts data at the common thread of every solution we build for federal agencies and the citizens they serve. Varmoda holds CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications, and is recognized as a V3 veteran-friendly employer.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including 401k
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

Veteran-friendly (V3) workplace culture.