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Federal Java Developer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

Java Architect

Cherry Hill, NJ · On-site

$62.25 - $84/hr

... customers with federal and commercial projects supported nationwide. Subject: Java Architect ... The person will be responsible for web and middleware engineering activities for development, test ...

Oracle IAM Developer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$57 - $71/hr

Work You'll Do Certified Oracle professional and Java developer with a strong foundation in full ... Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions ...

Support hiring and onboarding Requirements * 10+ years Java engineering/development experience * 5+ ... federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #431-IT Tampa #LI-BS1 #M1

Support hiring and onboarding Requirements * 10+ years Java engineering/development experience * 5+ ... federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #431-IT Tampa #LI-BS1 #M1

Support hiring and onboarding Requirements * 10+ years Java engineering/development experience * 5+ ... federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #431-IT Tampa #LI-BS1 #M1

Support hiring and onboarding Requirements * 10+ years Java engineering/development experience * 5+ ... federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #431-IT Tampa #LI-BS1 #M1

Support hiring and onboarding Requirements * 10+ years Java engineering/development experience * 5+ ... federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #431-IT Tampa #LI-BS1 #M1

Support hiring and onboarding Requirements * 10+ years Java engineering/development experience * 5+ ... federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #431-IT Tampa #LI-BS1 #M1

Support hiring and onboarding Requirements * 10+ years Java engineering/development experience * 5+ ... federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #431-IT Tampa #LI-BS1 #M1

Support hiring and onboarding Requirements * 10+ years Java engineering/development experience * 5+ ... federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #431-IT Tampa #LI-BS1 #M1

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How much do federal java developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for federal java developer in Philadelphia, PA is $54.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.55 and $64.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a federal Java developer?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a federal Java developer?

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.

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Infographic showing various Federal Java Developer job openings in Philadelphia, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,835 per year, or $54.7 per hour.

Senior Full Stack Developer (Java/Scala)

Digital.ai

Collingswood, NJ • On-site

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

About Digital.ai

Digital.ai is the only AI-powered software delivery platform purpose-built for the enterprise, enabling the world's largest organizations to build, test, secure, and deliver high-quality software. By unifying AI-driven insights, automation, and security across the software development lifecycle, Digital.ai empowers enterprises to deliver innovation with confidence. Trusted by 5,000 global enterprises, Digital.ai is redefining how enterprises build better software in an AI-driven world. Additional information about Digital.ai can be found atdigital.aiand onTwitter,LinkedIn,andYouTube.


About the Job:

You will be the technical lead within our release orchestration and deployment product development teams. You will build upon our software stack that is being run by numerous Fortune 5000 companies in the world to streamline their DevOps processes at scale. We are looking for owners, people that can pick up a something from a range of topics and become experts, producing a quality solution that will last, and leaders, that can encourage team members with their work and personality to produce the best solutions. The position is full-stack, but with backend affinity - passionate about architecture, performance and scalability.

What you will do:

  • Serve as the Technical Lead for our Release Orchestration product development teams.
  • Own your space and pick up a range of topics to become an expert and produce a quality solution that will last.
  • Lead by example with your work expertise and inspire your team with your personality to produce the best solutions.

What you will bring:

  • Located in Lithuania. Candidates outside Vilnius will be considered for a hybrid work schedule, coming to office occasionally as needed.
  • Bachelors degree and professional experience crafting enterprise softwareValidated experience in application/product development using a broad range of programming technologies including:
  • At least 5 years of experience developing full-stack applications
  • Excellent knowledge of object-oriented programming in Java and Scala languages
  • Experience with Spring, Akka, ORMs, and SQL databases
  • Excellent testing skills with JUnit and ScalaTest
  • Solid understanding of DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Practical experience with Go or Kubernetes, cloud platform APIs is a great plus.
  • Willingness to share knowledge and mentor team members to support their growth and development
  • Growth mindset, continually seeking feedback on ways to improve yourself and the team
  • Familiarity with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and associated tooling
  • Understanding of software design and architecture principles to develop maintainable enterprise applications
  • Phenomenal written and spoken English skills


For this position we offer a gross salary of 5,200 - 6,250 EUR/month depending on the level of experience.

Why is Digital.ai a great place to be?


Digital.ai offers great benefits:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Opportunity to work in an international companywith a global team
  • Private health insurance
  • Unlimited access to learning programs on TalentLMS
  • Additional days off
  • Team building and other unifying events
  • Team meals and snacks in the office
  • Food delivery voucher
  • Office parking

At Digital.ai, we believe in fostering a culture of pay transparency. We are committed to providing our employees with fair and competitive compensation. The current salary for this specific job is estimated to be 62,500 - 70,000 plus bonus. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and internal equity. We value transparency and aim to create an inclusive and equitable workplace for all our employees. Certain positions at Digital.ai might also be eligible for additional compensation in the form of bonuses, or other employee benefits which are separate from the base salary and to be defined at offer stage.


All are welcome to apply. We maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, identity, gender expression, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental ability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, protected military or veteran status, and all other protected classifications. We welcome everyone and believe that diversity is the foundation of innovation.


For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please advise us within your job application or cover letter.


FRAUD PREVENTION ALERT: please note that Digital.ai does not use third party recruiters. In our efforts to protect you against impersonation please check the email address or if you are contacted by an unfamiliar/third party requesting please reach out directly to Digital.ai.