Senior Java Developer

At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact.

We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.

Significance is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our growing team. This position is remote and requires a Public Trust clearance.

The Senior Java Developer will be responsible for:

• Design and develop Web Application using Java (Spring Boot)
• Build and maintain backend services for:
  • Profile management
  • SSN lookup
  • Data validation and synchronization
• Integrate with:
  • AWS services (API Gateway, RDS, S3, messaging services)
  • External authentication systems
  • Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and compliant with enterprise and ATO standards
• Design scalable architecture and support:
  • Error handling
  • Logging
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and integration strategies
• Participate in code reviews and enforce development best practices
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment

Desired Skills:

7+ years of Java development experience

Strong expertise in:

• Spring Boot / Spring Framework
• REST API development
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud-native development
• Strong understanding of application security and authentication mechanisms

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.