Senior Software Engineer (Java) - (Remote - US)

*We are open to supporting 100% remote work anywhere within the United States. Must be able to support Eastern Time Zone*

As a Senior Software Engineer at ICF you play the central role in driving innovation and using technology to drive connections through a multi-channel experience. If you have an incredible passion for innovative technology development and enjoy working with clients, ICF is the place for you. You should have experience with common development tools, techniques and numerous programming languages. All team members are very dynamic with experience delivering end-to-end solutions, quite often skilled in front-end and back-end technologies. 

ICF is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, multi-faceted consulting company, seeking a Senior Softare Engineer (Java) to support our Department of Defense (DoD) Child and Youth Programs (CYP) program.  ICF works with government representatives and users to build and enhance CYP systems. The DoD recognizes the importance of providing military and DoD-affiliated families with access to quality, affordable childcare programs. Access to childcare directly affects the efficiency, mission readiness, morale, and retention of DoD personnel worldwide. 

Essential Functions: 

• Stay up to date on assigned specialties, work on expanding to others. 

• Work in full life-cycle software engineering project environment.

• Conduct thorough code reviews, implement unit and integration tests, and ensure code quality. 

• Bring new ideas, tools, services, and techniques to the group. 

• Use analytical thinking to make decisions based on facts and metrics whenever possible. 

• Be willing to step up and lead initiatives at, or slightly above your title. 

• Develop and follow ICF coding standards. 

• Demonstrate a desire to learn and accept new challenges within and outside of team. 

• Foster asynchronous communication approaches and thrive in remote working environment. 

• Expected to own smaller efforts and components of larger projects. 

What you must have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, mathematics or equivalent experience. 

• 5+ years of experience in full stack software engineering with a strong understanding of best practices, design patterns, clean code, and unit/integration testing. 

• 3+ years of experience with Java development including development of REST APIs. 

• 3+ years of experience in Frontend development with frameworks such as Angular or React (React preferred) 

• 2+ years of experience working with REST APIs. 

• 2+ years of experience writing and debugging SQL queries and building applications that integrate with relational databases such as SQL Server. 

• 2+ years of experience with JPA, Hibernate, or equivalent ORM technologies. 

• 1+ year of experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. 

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 

• MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply

• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Greencard holder) due to a Federal contract requirements.

Preferred Skills: 

• AWS 

• Docker and Kubernetes

• Microservice Architecture 

• DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline experience 

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.