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Senior Java Software Engineer Information Technology & Cybersecurity Clinton , Maryland Aug 19, 2026

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Senior Java Software Engineer

About your role:

At 1 st Choice, we are dedicated to transforming financial services technology to benefit our clients. As a Senior Java Software Engineer you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that align with our business goals and client needs.

What will you do:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of software applications to support 1 st Choice business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Perform coding, testing, and debugging of applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Maintain and improve existing codebases and lead peer review processes.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to enhance team capabilities.

Experience you will need to have:

• 6+ years of experience in software development
• 3+ years of experience in Java
• 3+ years of experience in SQL databases
• 3+ years of experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP services
• 3+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• 3+ years of experience with Agile methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).

Experience that would be great to have:

• Experience in the financial services industry, specifically card processing.
• Experience with C programming

Essential information about this role:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. 1 st Choice considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.
• You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.
• This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.
• All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. 1 st Choice and certain of its affiliated companies are federal, state, and/or local government contractors. Should this position support a Federal Government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions. Positions that support state and/or local contracts also require additional background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.