Java Developer

Location: Remote

Job Description

PingWind is looking for a skilled and versatile developer with experience in Java, Delphi, MUMPS (M), or .Net technologies to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in maintaining and enhancing cybersecurity protections for legacy medical devices and interconnected applications. Here are the key aspects of this role and the requirements in summary:

Responsibilities

• Participate in development efforts under technical direction, perform code reviews, and adhere to best practices.

• Streamline development workflows and modernize existing codebases using process improvement and re-engineering principles.

• Follow the software development lifecycle for VistA-based applications.

• Manage and deploy patches through the VA Forum process in compliance with VA release protocols.

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to define and deliver modernization objectives.

• Resolve bugs found in automated testing.

• Track and coordinate patches for the VA’s enterprise test environment.

• Establish or maintain monitoring dashboards for system transparency and initial analysis and triage.

• Implement automated build/deploy functionalities using tools like Jenkins and GitLab.

• Follow automated environment build and deployment instruction via scripting (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and improve processes as needed.

• Conduct comprehensive data audits to identify and remediate issues such as missing values, inconsistencies, or inaccuracies.

• Work closely with Test Engineers to resolve defects in test and production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline is preferred.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in development or technical environments.

• Proficient in Java coding and applying process improvement and re-engineering methodologies.

• Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Atlassian Tool Suite, and GitHub.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.

• Outcome-oriented approach focused on delivering value to end users.

• Someone eager to learn new programming languages

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile/SAFe experience.

• Familiarity with tools like GitHub, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Jira, and Atlassian Tool Suite.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)\ Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays

• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

• 401k with matching

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Continuing education assistance

• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law