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Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking an Application Developer I to support our federal client in Lakewood or Loveland, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Folsom, CA, or Billings, MT. The Application Developer I is an entry-level software development role designed for candidates who are early in their careers, including recent college graduates. This position supports the development, enhancement, maintenance, and modernization of enterprise applications within a Java-based technology environment. The developer works under the guidance of senior technical staff and contributes to application design, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation. This role also supports Agile delivery, database updates, secure development practices, and cloud modernization efforts while building foundational technical and professional skills. This position is ONSITE.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of enterprise applications within a Java / SQL / SpringBoot / front-end web application environment.
• Support development of RESTful services and user interfaces that integrate with enterprise applications and databases.
• Perform routine database tasks in Oracle and PostgreSQL, such as updating data structures, reviewing queries, and assisting with performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic application, interface, and database issues with support from senior developers and technical leads.
• Follow secure coding practices and assist with correcting vulnerabilities identified through testing or security reviews.
• Support implementation and maintenance of authentication and authorization mechanisms in accordance with established security requirements.
• Work with team members, customers, and stakeholders to understand business needs and help translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile development activities such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist with application modernization and cloud migration activities, including code updates, testing, and documentation for AWS environments.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including code comments, development notes, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement efforts to improve application quality and team performance.
• Support production and operational activities, including participation in on-call support rotation as assigned.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in software or application development, including internships, academic projects, or entry-level professional experience.
• Basic knowledge of Java development and SQL.
• Familiarity with SpringBoot and web application development concepts.
• Exposure to front-end frameworks such as Kendo UI, Angular, React, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Basic understanding of relational databases such as Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle concepts, testing, and debugging techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile development methods is preferred.
• Exposure to secure coding principles and application security concepts is preferred.
• Awareness of cloud platforms such as AWS is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, work collaboratively, and adapt in a team-based technical environment.
• Willingness to participate in on-call support rotation and respond to operational issues as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship, coursework, capstone project, or hands-on academic experience in application development.
• Exposure to REST APIs, Git/source control, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with authentication concepts such as OAuth2.
• Interest in enterprise systems, modernization, and cloud technologies.

Salary: $75,000.00 - $77,000.00

Additional benefits include: 

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
• Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
• Exercise Reimbursement
• Computer Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area from 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.#LI-HH1

Employment Type: FULL_TIME