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Salient Federal Solutions, Inc.

Java Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$52.75 - $68.25/hr

We are purpose-built for IT transformation supporting federal civilian, defense, homeland, and ... In this role you will Work as a software developer for Federal Government customer on Java, Oracle ...

Accenture Federal Services

Java Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.50 - $74.50/hr

Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national security and improve public services. They are seeking a motivated Java Developer to deliver innovative ...

Salient Federal Solutions, Inc.

Java Developer

Chantilly, VA

$52.75 - $68.25/hr

We are purpose-built for IT transformation supporting federal civilian, defense, homeland, and ... In this role you will Work as a software developer for Federal Government customer on Java, Oracle ...

Accenture Federal Services

Java Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.50 - $74.50/hr

Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government improve services and strengthen the nation. The Java Developer role involves applying application design and development ...

Droisys

Java Developer

Alpharetta, GA

$49.75 - $64.50/hr

Drug Screening, State Criminal Record, Federal Criminal Record, SSN Verification, Employment Verification and Education Verification We're seeking a very strong Senior Level JAVA developer with a ...

Accenture Federal Services

Sr Java Developer

Chantilly, VA

$58.50 - $74.75/hr

S. federal agencies build the government of the future. With 4,000 dedicated US employees ... AFS is seeking a Java Developer to join our Defense Health portfolio. The developer is responsible ...

Accenture Federal Services

Java Developer

Washington, DC

$57.75 - $74.75/hr

You use your skills to deliver innovative solutions that help our federal clients improve the ... Java Microservices. Bonus points if you have: * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or ...

Accenture Federal Services

Java Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

$196K/yr

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the ... Java Microservices. Bonus points if you have: * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or ...

Accenture Federal Services

Java Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

$83K - $196K/yr

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the ... Java Microservices. Bonus points if you have: * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or ...

Accenture Federal Services

Java Developer

Washington, DC

$57.75 - $74.75/hr

S. federal agencies build the government of the future. With 4,000 dedicated US employees ... Experience with Java Application Servers (WebSphere or WebLogic)or Open Source Application Servers ...

SprezzMC

Java Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

Position Title: Java Developer Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week) / Onsite (Sprezzatura HQ ... Experience supporting federal government or VA programs * Experience with Jira and Confluence ...

Infojini Inc

Java developer

Durham, NC · On-site

$49.25 - $63.75/hr

... state and federal agencies such as State of North Carolina, State of South Carolina, State of ... Java Developer Location:Durham NC - 27701 Duration:12 months Contract CLient: State of NC-484218 ...

Page Group

Java Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$56.25 - $72.75/hr

We are seeking a Java Developer to design, build, and support enterprise-grade applications ... federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled ...

Noblis

JAVA Developer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$46.75 - $60.50/hr

The Java Developer will work as part of a software development team to design, develop, maintain ... We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal ...

Digital Links Inc

Backend Java Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$51.75 - $67/hr

Backend Java Developer Location: Ashburn, VA (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time ... Citizens and eligible to work on federal projects. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in ...

Addison Group

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Java Developer Industry: Information Technology / Software Development Location (City, State ... federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for federal java developer in the United States is $54.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $64.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Federal Java Developer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Federal Java Developer, you need expertise in Java programming, object-oriented design, and experience with federal IT standards, often supported by a relevant degree and security clearance eligibility. Familiarity with tools like Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA, frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate, and understanding of federal systems and compliance protocols (like FISMA) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and collaborative team skills help developers excel in multidisciplinary government environments. These competencies are critical to building secure, compliant, and robust applications that meet the complex requirements of federal agencies.

What is a Federal Java Developer job?

A Federal Java Developer is a software developer who specializes in Java programming and works on projects for government agencies or federal contractors. They develop, maintain, and enhance secure, scalable applications that meet federal regulations and standards. This role often requires knowledge of security protocols, cloud services, and compliance with policies like FISMA or FedRAMP. Many positions also require U.S. citizenship and a security clearance due to the sensitivity of government data.

What are some common responsibilities of a Federal Java Developer within a government agency?

Federal Java Developers typically design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications that support the unique needs of government agencies. Their daily tasks often include writing and testing code, troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring software meets federal security and compliance standards, and documenting processes for auditing purposes. They frequently collaborate with project managers, business analysts, security teams, and other IT professionals to deliver robust solutions. The role may also involve updating legacy systems and integrating new functionalities in response to evolving agency requirements.

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Federal Java Developer

Federal Java Developer

Accenture Federal Services

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Accenture Federal Services rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 451 rated business services

Job description

Company Description

Accenture Federal Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture, helps U.S. federal agencies build the government of the future. With 4,000 dedicated US employees, Accenture Federal Services is uniquely positioned to support federal agencies in shattering the status quo, achieving profound efficiencies and relentlessly delivering results. Accenture Federal Services is a long-time and trusted resource for the federal community. Every cabinet level agency in the United States-and 20 of the country's largest federal government agencies-have worked with Accenture Federal Services to achieve outcomes and move toward high performance. Join us and you can help our federal clients achieve what matters most, powering the services that touch the nation every day.

Job Description

AFS is seeking a Java Developer to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment. The ideal candidate will participate in the full Agile application development life cycle for new development design, construction and testing of Java applications, Web Services (SOAP and REST), and reusable components to support overall project objectives.



Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years of development experience overall experience analyzing, designing and implementing integration solutions to include using Java/JEE, Spring, Java Script, SQL and related technologies
  • 3 years minimum working with object oriented programming and domain driven development principles 
  • 2 years working with Java script application framework
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Hands-on Hibernate experience with Oracle, MySQL or SQLServer a plus
  • Hands-on experience with ExtJs a plus
  • Experience with a wide variety of testing tools and techniques including Junit
  • Thorough understanding and proven delivery experience within a Scrum/Agile project lifecycle approach to software development, including experience with Continuous Integration, Automated Testing, User Acceptance Testing
  • Experience in using Gradle, Maven, Ant or other build tool a plus. 
  • Must be a "team player" and have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Self-Starter that has the ability to work under general direction
  • Ability to balance work across multiple projects concurrently



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