Full Stack Java Developer

Full Stack Java Developer (USPS CICRS)

Location: Remote/Hybrid (Program Dependent)

Client: United States Postal Service (USPS)

Program: Customer Inquiry and Claims Response System (CICRS)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Levels Available: II, III, IV

About the Opportunity

Our team is seeking an experienced Full Stack Java Developer to support the United States Postal Service (USPS) Customer Inquiry and Claims Response System (CICRS) , a mission-critical application responsible for indemnity claims processing and service refund operations.

This role will support the modernization, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise applications serving millions of postal customers nationwide. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across full-stack Java development, cloud-native architectures, API development, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices. You will work alongside architects, developers, testers, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise Java applications.
• Build and support secure, scalable, and high-performing RESTful APIs.
• Develop modern web applications utilizing JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JSP, jQuery, and JSON.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions within AWS environments.
• Develop and support microservices-based architectures utilizing Kubernetes and Kafka.
• Create and maintain automated testing solutions, including unit, functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins.
• Develop Oracle database solutions and optimize queries using Hibernate and Spring Framework.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver high-quality software enhancements and modernization initiatives.
• Participate in application migration and cloud transformation efforts.
• Utilize Git and modern source-control best practices.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of Java development experience .
• Minimum 3 years of Full Stack development experience .
• Experience developing and supporting:
  • Java enterprise applications
  • Web applications
  • Batch processing applications
• Hands-on experience with AWS development and cloud-native deployment models.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience implementing Playwright test automation.
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Experience with Oracle databases and Hibernate ORM.

Technical Requirements

Backend Technologies

• Java
• J2EE
• Spring Framework
• Struts
• RESTful APIs
• Hibernate ORM
• Oracle Database

Front-End Technologies

• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• HTML
• CSS
• JSP
• jQuery
• JSON

Cloud & DevOps

• AWS
• Jenkins
• Git
• CI/CD Pipelines

Containerization & Microservices

• Kubernetes
• Docker/Containerization
• Microservices
• Kafka
• Event-Driven Architectures

AWS Services Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• EC2
• ECS
• SQS
• DynamoDB
• ElastiCache
• Event Streaming Services

Testing & Automation

• Playwright
• Automated Testing Frameworks
• Regression Testing
• Functional Testing
• Performance Testing
• Unit Testing

Emerging Technologies

• GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools

Desired Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.

Labor Categories

Level II

Experience: 3-7 Years

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

Compensation:

• Conversion Salary: Up to $92,000

Level III

Experience: 8-12 Years

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field required

Compensation:

• Conversion Salary: Up to $120,000

Level IV

Experience: 13-20 Years

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field required

Compensation:

• Conversion Salary: Up to $145,000

Additional Expectations:

• Works independently on mission-critical initiatives.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship.
• Supports high-visibility modernization efforts.

Program Overview

The Customer Inquiry and Claims Response System (CICRS) supports USPS indemnity claims processing and service refund operations. The platform enables the efficient adjudication of insured mail claims while improving operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction across the Postal Service.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a highly visible federal modernization effort leveraging cloud technologies, microservices, automation, and modern software engineering practices.

Key Technologies

Java | Spring | REST APIs | AWS | Kubernetes | Kafka | Jenkins | Oracle | Hibernate | Playwright | TypeScript | GitHub Copilot