Senior Programmer
Summary
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.
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:
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