Senior Java Developer

Job Title:

Senior Java Developer

Job Category:
Information Technology

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Local

Anticipated Posting End: 8/1/2026

• Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable and robust Java applications via best practices and industry standards
• Develop strategic vision and product development roadmaps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product owners, designers, and other developers
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level developers, fostering their professional growth
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, performance, and maintainability
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, identifying opportunities for optimization and enhancement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and provide technical expertise and solutions
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, and industry advancements, sharing knowledge and best practices

• Java Development
  
  Experience:
  
  In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience in Java programming language, including advanced topics such as design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java Swing, including experience with layout managers, event handling, and custom components
• Software Architecture and Design:
  Strong understanding of software architecture principles, ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions, and proficiency in applying architectural patterns
• Frameworks and Technologies:
  Expertise in Java frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Java EE plus experience with related technologies like Web Services (RESTful and SOAP), messaging frameworks, and caching mechanisms
• Build Tools
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with Gradle and Maven for project build automation, dependency management, and plugin configuration.
• Dev Ops Practices:
  Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Git Lab, including configuration of build, test, and deployment stages.
• Database Integration and Performance Optimization:
  Proficiency in working with relational and non‑relational databases (e.g., Mongo
  
  DB, Cassandra), writing efficient SQL queries, and optimizing database performance
• Containerization:
  Proven experience with containerization platforms (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) and designing/implementing containerized architectures
• Knowledge of and experience using Linux
• Security practices and familiarity with authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience. Demonstrated experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Must hold a current Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with a recent (7 years or less) polygraph
• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development or related roles
• Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-level Java projects
• Experience with Java, Java Swing, Gradle, and CI/CD Pipelines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Experience with bit level manipulation and visualization
• Artifactory Familiarity:
  Familiarity with Artifactory for managing and distributing binary artifacts, including repository setup, artifact promotion, and integration with build tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Agile Methodologies:
  Experience working in Agile development environments, using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, and familiarity with related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Pay Range:
The range shown is the national average for the position. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

$90,300–$189,600

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.