Sr. Java Software Developer

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: Other Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Java (Programming Language), JavaScript, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Releases Certifications: None Experience: 7 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: GDIT is hiring a Senior Java Developer supporting a Medicare Appeals/Claims platformto manage a development teamcomprisedofapplication developers (staff engineers and subcontractor engineers), QA Testing Team (staff QA engineers and subcontractor QA engineers),and a solutions architect. The Senior Java Developer collaborates with theAgile support team, Tech Lead, and the Operations team closely to ensure complete communication loops, proper status updates are given to the customer, and that work is aligned and running according to plan. This role isisexpected to have command over allassigneddevelopment work, processes, and outputs. This role is fully remote! This role will require you to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications. Responsibilities: Planning & Delivery Prioritize development work to balance feature delivery, 508 compliance, and technical debt. Ensure on-time delivery of software releases while maintaining quality standards. Track and report project progress using Agile (sometimes hybrid methodologies). Coordinate cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, Development, and Business Analysts. Technical Oversight Review architecture and design proposals for scalability, performance, and maintainability. Promote best coding practices —standards, peer reviews, and testing discipline. Guide technology selection for tools, frameworks, and cloud services. Oversee system integrations and ensure interoperability between platforms. Support production stability by managing incident response and root cause analysis. Process & Quality Implement and refine development processes (Agile ceremonies, CI/CD). Measure engineering effectiveness using KPIs (velocity, defect rate, lead time, etc.). Champion continuous improvement through retrospectives and lessons learned. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Enforce documentation and traceability across the software lifecycle. Stakeholder & Communication Collaborate with Product Owner to align on priorities and technical feasibility. Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and business stakeholdersas proactively as possible. Translate technical concepts into documented business value for non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills and Experience: Bachelorsand7+years’ experiencein application and/or system development 5+ years’ experiencewithprogressing responsibilitiesin software development environments Proven ability to own end-to-end delivery, ensuring features are delivered on time, meet acceptance criteria, and pass QA withoutrework due to incomplete or misunderstood requirements Proven ability toidentifytechnical risks, dependencies, and constraints early and proactively communicate impacts to leadership and stakeholders Strongexpertisein programming languages such as Java, JavaScript frameworks, SQL, RestAPIsand CI/CD technologies Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Preferred Skills and Experience: Strong understanding of low code application platforms, tools, software architecture, design patterns, and best practices Examples:Micropact(Entellitrak), Appian, Salesforce, Pega, ServiceNow, Oracle,Outsystems,Mendix, OpenText, Microsoft,etc. Demonstrated experiencedevelopingand adhering toquality standards, including code reviews, definition of done (DoD), and readiness gates prior to QA handoff Demonstrated ability to challenge incomplete or ambiguous requirements and drive clarity before development begins. #GDITFedHealthJobs The likely salary range for this position is $129,813 - $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Remote Work Location: Any Location / Remote Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including v