Java Developer (Contingent Upon Award)

Job Title: Java Developer

Company: Altus Engineering

Location: Huntsville, AL

Salary: $90,000-$145,000 per year

Position Overview: We are seeking a Java Developer to support our DoD team working on highly visible projects utilizing leading edge technologies.

*This position is contingent upon awarding of contract*

About Us: Founded in 2003, Altus Engineering is a Maryland-based small business providing professional engineering services to the Department of Defense and industry customers. These include high-quality software development services, system modeling and simulation, scientific research, and performing engineering analysis of combat systems and personnel vulnerabilities. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding professional and technical services through building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new web-based applications and extend the functionality of existing tools
• Recreate legacy systems using modern technologies and techniques
• Use Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL to create, extend, and maintain custom internal- and external-facing tools and applications
• Test code, features, business rules, and integrations
• Troubleshoot and fix website, application, and user support issues.
• Work closely with Project Manager, customers, and other staff members to collect requirements, estimate work, and ensure that tasks are deployed according to schedule
• Design and envision new web-based systems in response to customer technical requirements

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Equivalent applicable experience can be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
• Foundational programming knowledge and experience in:
• Five (5) or more years of Object-Oriented Programming experience with Java
• Five (5) or more years of Agile software development process experience
• Five (5) or more years of web-based programming experience
• Unix and Windows® operating systems experience

In addition to these skills, we also desire a candidate who has experience with the following:

• Java Persistence API (JPA)
• JavaServer Faces (JSF)
• Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
• Oracle PL/SQL or SQL/mySQL programming
• Deploying applications to cloud-based systems

What We Offer:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you enjoy intellectually challenging projects, love to code, and enjoy brainstorming with like-minded developers who are part of a highly skilled software development team then Altus may be for you!