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# Java Application Developer at Dev Technology

- **Company:** Dev Technology
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/devtechnology/jobs/8783496002

## Job description

Application Developer (Java), #1112

Clearance: US Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain the required government security clearance (CBP Public Trust Final).

This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia.

Dev Technology Group is hiring an Application Developer to support a dynamic government customer with a wide variety of development tasks, primarily in Java, Angular, Spring, and AWS-related technologies. You will be responsible for collaborating with team members and stakeholders to design, develop, and implement application development solutions that meet our client’s mission-critical needs. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and in coordination with other team members and other intersecting teams, and enjoy learning new technologies and business areas.

What You'll Be Doing:

- Design, develop, test, and maintain a suite of applications (mainly Java)
- Be an active member of an Agile development team, responsible for participating in all Agile ceremonies, updating Jira tasks daily, and contributing to continual improvement strategies
- Troubleshoot issues in production and non-production systems
- Learn new technical skills to meet the needs of the project and our customers

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree plus at least 3 years of work experience, including support of Java applications and associated frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot
- Experience working in an Agile team development environment using Jira or a similar tool
- Experience developing against relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL)
- Experience writing automated unit tests in a tool like JUnit
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to collaborate with team members to ensure client needs and expectations are met or exceeded
- Demonstrates a passion for solving complex software challenges and enjoys working alongside fellow team members to make that happen
- This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

- Experience working in an automated development environment, using CI/CD tools such as Git, Bamboo, Jenkins, SonarQube
- Experience developing and deploying to a Cloud environment (such as Amazon Web Services)
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
- Development experience using JavaScript and/or JavaScript frameworks like Angular
- Experience with Hibernate or MyBatis
- Experience with JMS (e.g., IBM MQ, ActiveMQ)
- Experience with Python
- Experience with Kafka
- Experience with Linux

#LI-Hybrid

"Our estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range. "

## Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:

- Generous and flexible time-off policy
- Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
- Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
- Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
- 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
- Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
- A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
- To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit [Working At Dev Technology Group](https://devtechnology.com/working-at-dev/)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.

## About Dev Technology

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Dev Technology is an employee-owned IT services firm that designs and delivers mission-driven technology solutions for U.S. federal government agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee-Owned)
- **Headquarters**: Tysons Corner, Virginia, USA
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Government IT Services & Consulting (GovCon)
- **Target Customers**: U.S. federal government agencies, including homeland security, law enforcement, defense, and civilian agencies (e.g., DHS, CBP, ICE, TSA, USDA, DOI).
- **Mission Statement**: "Designing mission-driven IT solutions for the government to meet its needs through full-stack development, no-code/low-code solutions, and specialized services across data, biometrics, and artificial intelligence."

## Products & Services
- **Full-Stack Application Development**: Custom software development using Java, Angular, Golang, .NET, and Azure.
- **Data Analytics & AI**: Senior data analysts, technical project managers, and AI/ML solutions for government missions.
- **Microsoft / M365 Services**: Administration, Teams Phone, SharePoint, Power Platform, and front-end web publishing.
- **Systems Engineering**: Platform infrastructure engineering, MQ engineering, and serverless architecture (AWS).
- **Database Development & Administration**: Database development and administration for secure government systems.
- **Biometrics & Identity Solutions**: Specialized services in biometrics and identity management for law enforcement and security agencies.
- **Low-Code/No-Code Solutions**: Rapid application development using low-code/no-code platforms to meet government needs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private, employee-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Employee-owned; over 500 employees (estimated based on job board and industry presence)
- **Notable Clients**: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), and other federal agencies.
- **Awards & Recognition**:
  - The Washington Post Top Workplace Award (12 years in a row)
  - Top Workplaces USA 2025, 2026
  - 2025 Top Employers for Interns Award
  - OrangeSlices’ 2025 Elev8 GovCon Honoree
  - AnitaB.org Top Companies for Women Technologists Award (multiple years)
  - Northern Virginia Family Service CARE Award Winner (2023, 2024)
- **Growth Signals**: Consistent award wins, expanding job postings across AI, data analytics, and M365 services, and a strong reputation in the GovCon space.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Employee Ownership**: Being employee-owned fosters a strong culture of accountability and shared success, which is rare in the GovCon sector.
- **Deep Government Expertise**: Over 25 years of experience serving federal agencies, with specialized knowledge in security, biometrics, and compliance.
- **People-First Culture**: Consistently recognized as a top workplace, with a focus on employee well-being, mentorship, and professional development.
- **Diverse Mission Portfolio**: Supports a wide range of missions—from homeland security to cultural preservation—providing employees with meaningful, varied work.
- **Strong Retention & Awards**: Longevity of awards (12 years of Top Workplace) indicates high employee satisfaction and low turnover.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding AI & Data Analytics**: Actively hiring senior data analysts, technical project managers, and AI specialists to meet growing government demand for data-driven solutions.
- **Modernizing Government IT**: Focus on cloud migration (AWS, Azure), serverless architectures, and modernizing legacy systems with low-code/no-code platforms.
- **Strengthening Microsoft/M365 Practice**: Growing a dedicated team for Microsoft 365 administration, Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform services.
- **Talent Development**: Continued investment in internship programs, mentorship, and training to build a pipeline of cleared talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee-owned and people-first; described by employees as a "family." Strong emphasis on collaboration, mission-driven work, and individual growth.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid and remote-first options available, with offices in Tysons Corner, VA; Reston, VA; Herndon, VA; Ashburn, VA; Arlington, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; and Annapolis Junction, MD. Many roles require U.S. citizenship and security clearance.
- **Benefits**:
  - Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  - 401(k) with company match
  - Student Loan Reimbursement (unique perk)
  - Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  - Training & Development programs
  - Mentorship Program
  - Women in Technology employee resource group
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on full-stack development, cloud engineering, and data analytics. Engineers work on high-impact projects for national security and public service. Encourages self-awareness and collaboration.
- **Recognition**: Multiple "Top Workplace" awards, including 12 consecutive years from The Washington Post, indicating a consistently positive employee experience.

## Sources
1. [Dev Technology Official Website](https://devtechnology.com/)
2. [Dev Technology Working at Dev](https://devtechnology.com/working-at-dev/)
3. [Dev Technology About](https://devtechnology.com/about/)
4. [Dev Technology Careers](https://devtechnology.com/careers/)
5. [Dev Technology Jobs on Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/devtechnology)
6. [Dev Technology Jobs on Greenhouse (specific listing)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/devtechnology/jobs/8515723002)

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