Senior Java Full-Stack Developer

ePATHUSA, Inc.

Senior Java Full-Stack Developer developing and implementing a new module within the existing CLiCS application for USDA program reviews. Collaborating with MNIT/MDE and Nutrition Program Services.

Posted 5/1/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $58 - $62 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAzureBootstrapCloudHibernateJavaJavaScriptjQueryJUnitReactSpringSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a new module within the existing CLiCS application
Collaborate with business users, business analysts, QA, and developers to understand review program requirements
Produce architecture diagrams, data models, specifications, API contracts, and component designs aligned with best practices
Design and implement new module, including dynamic form building, review workflows, scheduling, findings, corrective actions, and document management
Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Java, Spring MVC, JPA/Hibernate, and SQL
Create responsive, mobile-friendly user interfaces using approved front end frameworks; implement client side validation and accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
Implement document upload, storage, retention, metadata tagging, and secure retrieval using acceptable solutions
Develop and maintain scheduling components for review phases, notifications, and deadlines
Implement complex reporting requirements, including USDA 640 submissions, summary and transparency reports
Write clean, secure, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage using JUnit, Spring Test, or other acceptable solutions
Identify and resolve defects, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities
Produce documentation for architecture, APIs, workflows, data models, deployment procedures, and support operations
Provide knowledge transfer and technical training to internal staff and support teams
Mentor and guide other developers, support code reviews, and promote development best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in enterprise Java application development
Experience designing or architecting scalable, secure applications using Spring and cloud-based services
Deep expertise with the Spring ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Spring Validation)
Strong proficiency with Hibernate/JPA, domain-driven modeling, transactional integrity, and relational schema design
Hands-on experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs, API versioning, and documenting APIs
Experience developing responsive, accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA) front-end interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, or modern frameworks (React/Angular)
Experience building configurable or dynamic form systems, workflow/state-machine logic, rules-driven validation, or similar frameworks
Strong SQL skills and experience with SQL Server, including writing and optimizing complex queries, indexing strategies, and large dataset handling
Practical experience implementing document upload, metadata tagging, retention rules, and secure retrieval
Experience generating complex regulatory or compliance reports
Strong understanding of application performance tuning, query optimization, and diagnosing CPU/memory constraints using profiling tools
Extensive experience writing automated tests using JUnit, Spring Test or equivalent frameworks
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployment automation
Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, including protections against SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, parameter tampering, insecure deserialization, and similar vulnerabilities
Experience proactively identifying security risks, implementing mitigations, and performing code reviews focused on security and reliability
Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams, including participation in planning, estimation, and iterative delivery
Familiarity with Azure cloud services
Proven ability to write production-grade code independently while also guiding, mentoring, and supporting other developers
Experience serving as a technical lead or solution engineer, including evaluating approaches, making architectural recommendations, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
Experience designing and implementing modular, extensible architecture for complex, workflow-driven systems, including dynamic forms, configurable business rules, and state management
Experience working in government, regulatory, or compliance-driven environments with strict audit, reporting, and data governance requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Sick Time
Insurance for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
Available 401(k) including Employer Match
HSA, Short-term & Long-term Disability Available

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring MVCJPAHibernateSQLRESTful APIsHTMLJavaScriptjQueryBootstrap

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringtechnical trainingproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershipknowledge transfercode reviewsbest practices promotionagile methodologies