Senior Java Developer

Our Client, a Real Estate and Financial Services company, is looking for a Senior Java Developer for their McLean, VA location. Requirements: Strong professional experience with Java (backend development). Experience building RESTful APIs and working with common Java frameworks (e.g., Spring / Spring Boot or similar). Outstanding Java expertise (Java 8+) including I/O, multithreading/concurrency, collections, generics, and lambda expressions. Strong experience building and consuming RESTful API web services. Strong knowledge of Spring Framework and Dependency Injection Proficiency with build/test tools: Maven/Gradle, JUnit/Mockito, FitNesse. Proven ability to perform R&D using AI, including evaluating AI-assisted approaches, rapidly prototyping solutions, and validating outcomes (e.g., prompt engineering, model/tool evaluation, and integrating AI capabilities into workflows or applications). Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Database & Data Skills: Outstanding database skills with strong understanding of RDBMS (e.g., MS SQL) and data modeling. Ability to write advanced SQL queries for reporting, troubleshooting, and data analysis. Experience working with structured and semi-structured data formats: XML and JSON. DevOps / SDLC / Tooling: Understanding of Docker containers in the development process. Understanding of application lifecycle management. Ability to use CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins) to build and deploy applications. Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows. Front-End (Working Knowledge): HTML, JavaScript, CSS. Preferred / Nice-to-Have (Python & AI): Prior knowledge of Tableau and Snowflake Strong understanding of fixed income markets, particularly mortgage and debt securities Python proficiency (preferred), particularly for AI/ML development and automation. Soft Skills: Flexible and versatile; able to adapt quickly to new environments and work across projects. Why Should You Apply? Health Benefits Referral Program Excellent growth and advancement opportunities