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Remote Senior Java Developer at Significance, a woman-owned consulting firm serving federal civilian and DoD customers. Day to day, the role designs and builds Java Spring Boot web applications and backend services (profile management, SSN lookup, data validation), integrating AWS services like API Gateway, RDS, and S3. A Public Trust clearance is required.

At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact.

We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.

Significance is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our growing team. This position is remote and requires a Public Trust clearance.

The Senior Java Developer will be responsible for:

Design and develop Web Application using Java (Spring Boot)

Build and maintain backend services for:

  • Profile management
  • SSN lookup
  • Data validation and synchronization

Integrate with:

  • AWS services (API Gateway, RDS, S3, messaging services)
  • External authentication systems
  • Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and compliant with enterprise and ATO standards

Design scalable architecture and support:

  • Error handling
  • Logging

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and integration strategies

Participate in code reviews and enforce development best practices

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment

Desired Skills:

    7+ years of Java development experience
    Strong expertise in:
    Spring Boot / Spring Framework
    REST API development
    Experience with relational databases and SQL
    Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-native development
    Strong understanding of application security and authentication mechanisms
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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