Junior Full Stack Java Developer Jobs in Washington

Turning Point Global Solutions is seeking an experiencedFull Stack Java Developer / Software Engineer with AWS Cloud Services experience. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices applications in an AWS cloud environment while providing daily guidance and support to engineering staff. You will manage technical operations including builds, software installations, upgrades, patching, security, scalability, troubleshooting, and system responsiveness. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in problem resolution, leveraging your extensive AWS knowledge to address complex technical issues.

Location: Rockville, MD Office

Work Schedule:Hybrid (3 days in office & 2 days remote)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy Java-based software and web applications.
• Develop front-end web applications, ensuring Section 508 compliance.
• Ensure that user interactions on web pages are intuitive and engaging.
• Develop and maintain IaC (Infrastructure as Code) using Terraform
• Ensure the code is regularly pushed to the version control system.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and actively contribute to Agile practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Control, plan, and direct all aspects of the change management process.
• Provide daily support and direction to staff regarding change status requirements, deadlines, and issue resolution.
• Perform all aspects of technical operations such as building software installations, upgrading, patching, and ensuring security system responsiveness, while managing scaling, troubleshooting, reliability, and monitoring.
• Responsible for effectively tracking, logging, categorizing, and maintaining changes made against the accepted baseline(s) standards.
• Resolve complex problems using deep technical knowledge and experience.
• Provide support to tier 2 application issues as needed.
• Participate in and review project plans and schedules.
• Report, track, and open issues and action items in Jira.
• Provide status and statistical reporting for weekly updates and monthly deep‑dive meetings.

U.S. Residency Requirements:

• Must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years.
• Must be able to go through the US Federal Public Trust Security Clearance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Java-based microservices and web applications.
• Proficiency in Spring Boot microservices architecture, Spring Frameworks, and Spring Security
• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Proficiency with GitHub, Git functionality, and Gitflow workflows.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and/or React.
• Experience with automation and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, or similar platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS Cloud environments, including the AWS Console, EC2, Fargate, ECS, RDS, OpenSearch, S3 (including storage tiers), security groups, and firewall configurations.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and security standards, including SSH, SSL, and RSH.
• Experience with log analysis and monitoring tools, such as Splunk.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Docker.
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum and SAFe.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Hands-on experience with software-defined compute, storage, and network.
• Proven ability to automate software builds, repetitive tasks, and log analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certification (Associate or Professional level, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer).
• Java Certifications (such as Oracle Certified Professional or Enterprise Architect).

We understand that our team members are our greatest asset. That's why we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual merit increases.
• Comprehensive health benefits fully funded by the company for employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off plus holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000. This salary is a general guideline only as compensation decisions are based on relevant experience and educational qualifications.

Turning Point Global Solutions is a growing information technology services company that caters to federal, state, and local government organizations, and commercial clients.

At Turning Point Global Solutions, our heritage of innovation and strong software engineering and services capabilities enables us to provide a full suite of mission‑critical solutions in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

The high level of customer satisfaction with our solutions is exemplified by our consistently winning incumbent contracts (recompetes) and long‑term customer relationships.

We take pride in our reputation of predictability, dependability and corporate decision‑making that delivers meaningful results and preserves the longevity of our client partnerships.

Founded in 2002, we are privately funded and debt free. TurningPoint Software Engineering process is independently appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5 for development and CMMI Maturity Level 3 for services.

TurningPoint provides excellent career opportunities for talented professionals and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.