Job Description :
Job Title: Junior Java Developer
Location: McLean, VA (work to be performed on-site)
Duration: Long Term Contract

Overview:
This resource will support the NFTS Modernization Agile development effort. This resource’s effort will be 100% aligned with the development of the new NFTS application, called North Star vision.

Technical Skills Years/Level of Experience
Mandatory
Recent experience developing and implementing software solutions using Java. Experience working in an agile environment. Spring, RESTful and SOAP-based web services. Experience in using and managing change management tools, Git, Subversion, TortoiseSVN, and build server software (Jenkins/Hudson/Bamboo Database experience with Oracle and Hibernate. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred
Understanding and working experience with Git branching and merging
Understanding of continuous integration and deployment best practices
Working experience with code quality inspection tools (e.g., Sonar)
Working experience with monitoring systems, continuous integration systems, middleware & database components with Puppet & Chef
Working knowledge of TDD and automation test scripts
Prior success in deploying to production
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and government organizations
Understanding of HTTP/S and related protocols
Experience with other open-source components a plus, including Gradle, Activiti / jBPM, jQuery, MuleSoft, Geb and Spock
Experience with a wide variety of testing tools and techniques, ex. JUnit
Experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases
Ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing Agile environment
Candidate should have ability to learn new techniques and technologies quickly

Job Responsibilities:
AFS is at the forefront in supporting a federal agency’s transformation to large-scale Agile adoption across the enterprise. AFS is seeking a junior Java Developer for a position in Tysons, VA to help us build an Internet-facing citizen engagement system. Using a light-weight Java framework and a continuous integration environment, you’ll join our team of developers building the next-generation of customer engagement systems for federal service agencies.

Education Level: Undergraduate Degree
Special Requirements
Work Authorization: US Citizen
Clearance Required: Public Trust Clearance (required prior to start)
             

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