Job Requirements
Huntsville, AL Reston, VA Springfield, VA Houston, TX Atlanta, GA
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Career Level not specified
$125,000 - $160,000
Job Description
ONSITE: HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET
Java Developer
(Software Engineer / Backend Developer / Java Software Engineer)
We’re seeking Java Developers to support mission‑critical federal and national security programs. This role focuses on backend application development, service‑based architectures, and supporting secure, high‑availability systems.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based backend applications
Build and support RESTful APIs and service‑oriented systems
Implement business logic, integrations, and data access layers
Support application enhancement, modernization, and sustainment
Work with relational databases and data‑driven services
Collaborate with developers, test engineers, and system engineers
Participate in Agile / DevSecOps development environments
Troubleshoot, debug, and improve application performance and reliability
Technologies & Tools (experience in some or all)
Java (Java 8+)
Frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate
REST APIs and web services
SQL and relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
Application servers (Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic)
Linux/Unix environments
Version control (Git)
CI/CD pipelines
Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) a plus
Background & Experience
Experience as a Java Developer, Software Engineer, or Backend Engineer
Experience with enterprise or distributed systems
Federal, DoD, or IC program experience a plus
Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET
Java Developer
(Software Engineer / Backend Developer / Java Software Engineer)
We’re seeking Java Developers to support mission‑critical federal and national security programs. This role focuses on backend application development, service‑based architectures, and supporting secure, high‑availability systems.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based backend applications
Build and support RESTful APIs and service‑oriented systems
Implement business logic, integrations, and data access layers
Support application enhancement, modernization, and sustainment
Work with relational databases and data‑driven services
Collaborate with developers, test engineers, and system engineers
Participate in Agile / DevSecOps development environments
Troubleshoot, debug, and improve application performance and reliability
Technologies & Tools (experience in some or all)
Java (Java 8+)
Frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate
REST APIs and web services
SQL and relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
Application servers (Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic)
Linux/Unix environments
Version control (Git)
CI/CD pipelines
Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) a plus
Background & Experience
Experience as a Java Developer, Software Engineer, or Backend Engineer
Experience with enterprise or distributed systems
Federal, DoD, or IC program experience a plus
Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
group id: kforcecx
We offer roles across all three clearance levels: Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. With a Top Secret Facilities clearance, a proven subcontractor track record and a deep understanding of agencies across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland, Justice and Federal Civilian Sectors, Kforce brings more than 20 years of experience to supporting critical missions at federal, state and local levels.
