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Comtech, LLC

RSA Archer Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Comtech delivers end-to-end solutions for business and government enterprise using ... Strong coding (java and VB Scripting) experience for data integration, connecters development and ...

Agile Defense

IL · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Design, implement, test, and deploy backend features using Java and .NET in AWS GovCloud. * Lead ... Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance. * Prior DoD or federal experience is ...

DTI

Full Stack Developer (Consultant)

Chicago, IL · On-site

... local gov't & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly ... Strong core Java and backend development expertise. Industry experience in Core Java and ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for java developer government in Illinois is $54.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.50 and $61.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Java Developer Government job involves designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based applications for government agencies. These developers work on secure, scalable software solutions that support public services, cybersecurity, and administrative systems. They must follow strict security protocols, comply with government regulations, and often work with classified or sensitive information. Experience with frameworks like Spring, security standards, and database management is typically required.

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A Java Developer Government role typically requires strong Java programming skills, experience with frameworks like Spring or Hibernate, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with government systems, security protocols, and certifications such as Security+ or Certified Java Developer are often valued, along with experience using tools like Maven, Jenkins, and Git. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders help candidates excel. These skills are essential for building reliable, secure applications that meet the unique needs and standards of government agencies.

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Java Developers in government positions often deal with stringent security requirements, legacy systems integration, and strict compliance standards that can add complexity to development work. Projects may involve working with sensitive or confidential data, requiring meticulous attention to documentation and secure coding practices. Collaboration is frequently cross-disciplinary, involving IT staff, project managers, and sometimes end-users from various departments. Additionally, timelines and project scopes can be influenced by policy changes or regulatory updates, so adaptability is important. These challenges can make the work both demanding and highly impactful, providing valuable experience for career growth.
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Senior Software Engineer (Java + Cloud-Native)

Senior Software Engineer (Java + Cloud-Native)

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Motorola Solutions rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
Rave Mobile Safety, a Motorola Solutions company, makes complex emergency response simple by building easy to use, trustworthy critical communication and collaboration software. Rave's platform helps 9-1-1 call centers serve their communities, schools create a safe learning environment, and corporations protect their global workforce by helping them prepare better, respond faster, and communicate effectively during emergencies. Rave's solutions were utilized in 40 million incidents representing billions of individual communications in 2022 alone. This is your opportunity to become a key contributor in a rapid growth SaaS company while representing a product suite that makes an impact on people's lives.
Job Description
Rave Mobile Safety is building and evolving the messaging platform that powers over a billion critical alerts each year across SMS, email, push notifications, and voice. This work sits at the center of life-safety communications-where reliability, scale, and speed matter every day.
We're investing heavily in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and modern engineering practices. If you enjoy building resilient distributed systems, shipping to production frequently, and raising the bar on platform reliability and developer velocity, this role is for you.
What you'll be doing
  • Build and ship cloud-native backend services in Java using Spring Boot, focused on high-throughput messaging and workflow.
  • Design and implement microservices and APIs that are secure, observable, and built to scale in a multi-tenant SaaS environment.
  • Partner with Engineering, Product, QA, and Operations to deliver features that are reliable, measurable, and production-ready.
  • Improve platform resilience and performance through smart architecture, instrumentation, load testing, and pragmatic optimization.
  • Build modern delivery workflows: CI/CD, automated testing, and safe deployments (blue/green, canary, progressive delivery).
  • Contribute to platform modernization (incremental evolution, not "big bang" rewrites), with an emphasis on maintainability and operational excellence.
  • Support the integration and operationalization of emerging technologies and services within our production environment.

Tech environment (what we're building toward)
  • Backend: Java (modern versions), Spring Boot, API-first services (REST; gRPC where useful)
  • Architecture: microservices, event-driven patterns, multi-tenant SaaS
  • Cloud & runtime: AWS preferred; Docker + Kubernetes (cloud-native containers)
  • Data: SQL databases (MySQL preferred) and strong data modeling practices
  • Frontend: Experience with modern frameworks such as Vue, React, or Angular.
  • Operational excellence: monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting, incident response readiness

Requirements
  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.
  • 5+ years building and operating highly scalable, highly available software systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and modern backend development (Spring Boot and common enterprise patterns).
  • Experience designing and implementing APIs and distributed system integrations.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP welcome).
  • Hands-on experience with containers (Docker) and Kubernetes (or equivalent orchestration experience).
  • Strong fundamentals: data structures, OOP, networking basics, reliability patterns.
  • Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (MySQL preferred).
  • Experience working in an Agile environment with strong cross-functional communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience).

Strongly preferred / bonus points
  • Production experience with microservices and/or event-driven architectures (queues, pub-sub, streaming).
  • Front-end development experience with React, Angular, or Vue (TypeScript a plus).
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and delivery automation (Terraform/CloudFormation + CI/CD).
  • Exposure to Machine Learning (ML) operations, including assisting with the deployment, monitoring, or scaling of ML-backed services in a production setting.
  • Familiarity with public safety / critical communications domains (state/local public safety, facilities/property management) is a plus.

Target Base Salary Range: $150,000 USD - $175,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
#LI-MP2
#LI-REMOTE
Basic Requirements
  • Bachelors degree with 8+ years of software development/engineering and/or full stack experience
  • AND 5+ years building and operating highly scalable, highly available software systems.
  • AND 4+ years of Java experience
  • AND 3 years of experience in cloud platforms
  • AND 3+ years of Docker and Kubernetes experience
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract

Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave
  • and more!

EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.
We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

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At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It's the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class. As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways. At Motorola Solutions, we're ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1928

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