Job Description
Overview
Highlight is is seeking a Junior Java Developer. This is an opportunity for an entry level developer on a highly visible, fast paced program. This position includes collaboration with both technical and non-technical personnel across all project stakeholders. With this role comes an opportunity to learn new technologies and take a position of visibility at key levels within the government.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain applications using Java and J2EE technologies.
- Produce efficient, maintainable, reliable code and refactor code as necessary for system enhancements.
- Research, design, develop, and support software systems to meet with user requirements, applying principles and techniques of computer science and analysis. Unit test, debug, and maintain the systems.
- Support will include maintenance of several existing system-to-system interfaces with external organizations, develop and prototype new web services and API's using technologies such as JSON, REST, XML to facilitate data exchanges
- Develop advanced queries, create data models and views in PostgreSQL Database
- Work in a dynamic environment utilizing troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Demonstrate flexibility and attention to detail, working in a collaborative team environment using modern software development practices
- Under Lead Developer guidance work to define requirements, research candidate technologies, and support development of solutions for system enhancements
- Support development by applying Agile principles, including participating in sprint planning, design sessions, development, testing and deployment
Qualifications
- US Citizenship required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science
- Ability to work independently in a team environment
- Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented with ability to think critically and act expeditiously to evaluate situations, make decisions and solve problems
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work well with a variety of personalities
- Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design patterns/techniques with emphasis on Java/J2EE technology
- Knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies
- Ability to quickly learn technologies used on the project:
o Java, J2EE
o Cloud such as Azure, AWS, etc.
o COTS products such as Solr, Tomcat, etc.
o REST webservices
o Architectural patterns such as Microservices, SOA, MVC, etc.
o PostgreSQL Database
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to create process maps utilizing Visio or other similar software
About Highlight
For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results.
Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight's founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out:
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email.
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