full Stack Java Developer @ W2

Cyber Sphere LLC

Mclean, VA • On-site

$53.75 - $69.50/hr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

full Stack Java Developer
McLean, VA
Long Term
W2

  • Lead multiple agile squads responsible for delivering modern full-stack application capabilities, including user-facing applications, APIs, microservices, integration services, platform modernization, and production enhancements.
  • Provide technical direction across squads by guiding solution design, reviewing implementation approaches, and helping teams make scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable engineering decisions.
  • Partner closely with Product Owners, architecture, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technology teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver business outcomes.
  • Drive the design and implementation of Java-based microservices, REST APIs, front-end applications, and integration services using modern technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Angular or React, SQL, relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Create proofs of concept, demos, and prototypes to evaluate emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and accelerate adoption of modern engineering patterns and platform capabilities.
  • Establish and reinforce software engineering standards, including scalable design, code quality, automated testing, peer reviews, deployment discipline, application security, and operational readiness.
  • Ensure solutions are designed and delivered with appropriate compliance, auditability, security, resiliency, accessibility, and production support considerations.
  • Oversee engineering production support by strengthening incident triage, root-cause analysis, observability, recovery practices, and continuous improvement of application and platform reliability.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop engineering talent through coaching, performance management, hiring, delegation, and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability while identifying opportunities to improve delivery efficiency and engineering outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of related software engineering or technology delivery experience, including at least 2+ years of people management and leadership experience developing high-performing engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multiple agile squads and delivering complex technology initiatives across full-stack applications, APIs, microservices, platform modernization, integration services, and production enhancements.
  • Required hands-on or technical leadership experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices architecture, AWS, or cloud-native application development, Angular or React, SQL, relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Strong background in full-stack software engineering, application architecture, API design, enterprise integration patterns, application security, performance, resiliency, and delivery of scalable digital products for business and end-user needs.
  • Experience establishing and applying software engineering standards, including scalable design, code quality, automated testing, peer reviews, deployment discipline, compliance standards, auditability, and production readiness.
  • Proven ability to provide technical direction, evaluate solution options, guide architecture and implementation decisions, and create proofs of concept or demos to validate new ideas and emerging technologies.
  • Experience managing engineering production support responsibilities, including incident triage, root-cause analysis, resiliency improvements, observability, and continuous improvement of application and platform reliability.
  • Strong leadership skills, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, delegation, performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
  • Ability to manage dependencies with vendors, Product Owners, architecture teams, business stakeholders, and internal engineering teams to deliver software solutions effectively.
  • Bachelor s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience; advanced degree preferred.

Keys to Success in this Role:

  • Provide practical technical direction that helps teams make sound design, implementation, testing, and production readiness decisions.
  • Build and develop strong engineering talent through coaching, mentoring, delegation, feedback, and succession planning.
  • Create a team environment that promotes ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain focus on production quality, platform resiliency, auditability, and operational excellence throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
  • Communicate effectively with Product Owners, architecture partners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to align expectations and remove delivery blockers.
  • Use data, engineering metrics, and lessons learned from production support to improve team performance, delivery predictability, and platform reliability.
  • Bring strong discipline across multiple agile squads by setting clear priorities, managing dependencies, and keeping teams focused on delivery outcomes.

Munesh

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CYBER SPHERE LLC




Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Full Stack Java Developer?

A: To succeed as a Full Stack Java Developer, key technical skills include proficiency in Java programming language, experience with Java frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate, and knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Additionally, soft skills like strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams are crucial for success in this role. By combining technical expertise with strong soft skills, a Full Stack Java Developer can effectively design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable applications, driving career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a Full Stack Java Developer?

A: A Full Stack Java Developer's career path typically begins with entry-level roles such as Junior Java Developer or Associate Software Engineer, where they focus on building and maintaining web applications using Java technologies. As they gain experience, they can progress to mid-level roles like Senior Java Developer or Technical Lead, where they take on more complex projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to technical architecture decisions. Ultimately, senior Full Stack Java Developers can move into leadership positions like Technical Program Manager or Engineering Manager, or transition into specialized roles like DevOps Engineer or Cloud Architect, leveraging their expertise in Java and software development to drive business growth and innovation.



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