Remote Java Developer Banking Jobs in Glenwood, MD

Description

About Us:

eSimplicity is a modern digital services company that partners with government agencies to improve the lives and protect the well-being of all Americans, from veterans and service members to children, families, and seniors. Our engineers, designers, and strategists cut through complexity to create intuitive products and services that equip federal agencies with solutions to courageously transform today for a better tomorrow.

Purpose and Scope:

The Java Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software applications using Java technologies. This role supports enterprise systems and mission-critical applications by translating business and technical requirements into reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

The position works closely with architects, business analysts, DevOps engineers, and quality assurance teams to deliver software solutions that align with organizational standards and best practices. The ideal candidate has strong foundational to intermediate Java development experience and contributes across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment support, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications and services.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.

Participate in requirements analysis and technical design discussions.

Develop RESTful APIs and backend services.

Integrate applications with databases, third-party systems, and cloud services.

Support application deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile or Scrum environments.

Create and maintain technical documentation.

Troubleshoot and resolve defects and performance issues.

Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and coding standards.

Required skills:

Working knowledge of Java (Java 8 or higher preferred).

Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.

Familiarity with common Java frameworks (e.g., Spring or Spring Boot).

Basic knowledge of RESTful web services and API development.

Understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.

Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.

Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.

Ability to develop and debug Java applications.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to write efficient SQL queries.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Ability to work in Agile development environments.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Ability to learn new frameworks, tools, and technologies quickly.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to secure coding practices.

Ability to provide technical support and knowledge transfer when required.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• All candidates must pass public trust clearance through the U.S. Federal Government. This requires candidates to either be U.S. citizens or pass clearance through the Foreign National Government System which will require that candidates have lived within the United States for at least 3 out of the previous 5 years, have a valid and non-expired passport from their country of birth and appropriate VISA/work permit documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Java development.
• Experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot.
• Experience with RESTful API development.
• Experience with JPA / Hibernate.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Microservices architecture
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience supporting federal or regulated environments
• Relevant certifications

Working Environment:
eSimplicity supports a remote work environment operating within the Eastern time zone so we can work with and respond to our government clients. Expected hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern unless otherwise directed by your manager.

Occasional travel for training and project meetings. It is estimated to be less than 5% per year.

Benefits:
eSimplicity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional wellness and employee support programs. Eligibility may vary based on employment status and applicable plan terms.

Reasonable Accommodation:
eSimplicity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. Applicants who need assistance or an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
eSimplicity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.