Noblis

Senior Java Developer

Noblis • $105K — $164K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline
  • 8+ years of Java software development experience
  • Experience with large or multi-module Java applications
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles
  • Experience with Java 17 or later
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and concepts
  • Ability to work in a Linux environment
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance Java applications
  • Support troubleshooting, testing, integration, and release activities
  • Improve maintainability of existing Java codebases
  • Conduct code reviews and promote software development best practices
  • Assist with build, deployment, and release processes using relevant tools
  • Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance
  • Document technical processes and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
  • Financial and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave and professional development
  • Tuition assistance and work-life balance programs
  • Recognition programs for exceptional performance
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Noblis MSD is seeking a Senior Java Developer to support a large-scale software project for U.S. Navy programs. This is an onsite position based at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

The Senior Java Developer will work as part of a software development team to design, develop, maintain, test, and support Java-based applications. The ideal candidate has experience working with large software codebases, helping improve existing applications, and supporting other developers through collaboration, code reviews, and technical guidance. Other languages include Gradle, bash, python, structured text, and ladder logic.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance Java software applications
  • Support software development, troubleshooting, testing, integration, and release activities
  • Work with large existing Java codebases and help improve maintainability over time
  • Review, understand, and update existing software as needed
  • Support modernization, refactoring, and performance improvement efforts
  • Participate in code reviews and help promote good software development practices
  • Support build, deployment, and release activities using tools such as GitLab, Jira, SonarQube, or similar platforms
  • Assist with troubleshooting software issues identified during development, integration, testing, or field support
  • Help mentor or guide other developers when needed
  • Collaborate with software developers, testers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and program stakeholders
  • Support technical documentation such as design notes, release notes, installation instructions, and user/support guidance
  • Communicate status, blockers, risks, and technical issues clearly and professionally

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a relevant technical discipline
  • 8+ years of experience developing software using Java
  • Experience working with large or multi-module Java applications
  • Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or refactoring existing Java codebases
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software development best practices
  • Experience with Java 17 or later
  • Familiarity with Java modernization concepts, such as records, enhanced switch, modularity, dependency management, or related language/platform improvements
  • Experience with version control tools such as Git or GitLab
  • Experience using issue tracking tools such as Jira or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as GitLab CI/CD, or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with code quality tools such as SonarQube or similar platforms
  • Ability to work in a Linux environment
  • Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with people at varying technical levels
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a relevant technical discipline
  • Experience supporting modernization or refactoring of large Java applications
  • Experience with Java platform migrations
  • Experience with Bash scripting or general automation scripting
  • Experience with Docker, containers, or RHEL 8/9 environments
  • Familiarity with JGroups or distributed Java applications
  • Experience helping guide, mentor, or support other developers
  • Experience supporting software integration and formal test events
  • Experience writing clear technical documentation, including design notes, release notes, and installation guidance
  • Experience working on DoD, Navy, or other government software programs
  • CompTIA Security+, Linux certification, Oracle Java certification, or similar certifications are a plus


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Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $105,100.00 - USD $164,125.00 /Yr.

About Noblis

Noblis is an American not-for-profit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides technical and advisory services to federal government clients. Noblis works in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise transformation. Noblis was created in 1996 when Mitretek Systems Inc. was split into two separate entities. The other entity became known as Noblis ESI. Noblis has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal and the Washingtonian.
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1996

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