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Java Automation Engineer

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.


Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.


Requisition #: 1494

Job Title: Java Automation Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Clearance Level: Secret 

Required Certification(s): Agile Certification Preferred

 

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is looking for a Java Automation Engineer or Java Automation Developer to join a large scale national security program responsible for protecting US transportation infrastructure. The program is focused on making risk assessments of individuals attempting to access US transportation infrastructure. There is a demanding response time, availability, and transaction requirement for the program. The program uses Agile Development and the Java Engineer/Developer will be a member of an agile team.

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

- Agile Certification Preferred

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a formal degree.

 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

- 2+ years of java development experience

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience/ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment

- Experience with Java/JEE

- Experience with Agile Development

- Ability to independently manage tasks and deadlines

 

Preferred Skills

 

- Experience with any of the following preferred: JMS, XML, Angular, SQL

- Experience in a large scale Federal IT Program with high availability requirements


Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 


What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.


We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.


Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.


Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.


Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.


Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.


Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.


Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.


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