Planned Systems International (PSI), an Enterprise IT services company focused on Federal Government organizations, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Web Application Developer. This role involves participation in the full Agile application development lifecycle for Java-based web applications and services.

This is a Full-time, Remote position in the United States. U.S. Citizenship is required, and candidates must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Essential Functions and Development Mandate

The Web Application Developer will be a key contributor to a dynamic team, focusing on the design, construction, and testing of highly scalable, cloud-based Java applications and components within an Agile framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development Lifecycle: Participate in the full Agile application development life cycle for new development design, construction, and testing.
• Core Technology Focus: Development of Java applications, Web Services (SOAP and REST), and reusable components.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in peer reviews and unit testing. Assist development/test teams with acceptance testing, load testing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Standards & Collaboration: Adhere to, promote, and help maintain development standards and best practices; participate in regular code reviews. Contribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork.
• Agile Communication: Communicate committed stories for the upcoming sprint to backlog owners and stakeholders.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate has hands-on Java development experience, knowledge of cloud environments, and experience working within an Agile, incremental delivery model.

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of hands-on development experience with open source Java stack (or equivalent combination of education/experience/certification).
  • Deep understanding and experience with designing and implementing highly scalable web applications in a cloud environment.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and cloud solutions such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Familiarity with J2EE/Java Frameworks and overall Java development techniques.
  • Familiarity with Agile incremental delivery approach and rapid prototyping.
• Security & Clearance (Mandatory): U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Desired Qualifications (Bonus):
  • Currently holds a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
  • Certified in Lean Software Development, Kanban, Scrum, and other Agile processes.
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Experience.