Java Developer

We are seeking a Java Developer, Mid to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self‑improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you.

NT Concepts is seeking a Java Developer, Mid to support the DoD enterprise Military Housing system. This complex system of 34 web‑based modules is used by over 10,000 active users to meet the housing needs of over 2.5 million service members, DoD civilians, and their families.

Active DoD Secret clearance required to start.

Remote with occasional travel to the DC metro area.

• Participate in Agile software development processes to support ongoing updates and enhancements to the Military Housing system.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing user requirements from various DoD service branches through formal Change Management processes.
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and integration of software modules.
• Perform debugging, configuration, and maintenance of software products.
• Support operational integration and provide user support as needed.
• Collaborate with other developers and system support teams to resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
• Assist in code reviews and documentation to ensure maintainability and compliance with DoD standards.
• Help evaluate system performance and support capacity planning and hardware/software upgrades.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional/educational experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of relevant software development experience.
• Certifications:
  
  Active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8140‑compliant certification.
• Experience with Java OOP design to build MVC applications that interact with a relational database via JPA/Hibernate and JPQL.
• Able to interpret/understand and modify/create data in a relational database via an SQL editor/developer.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Proficient with Git and at least one of the following:
  Maven, Ant, and Gradle.
• Experience advancing code to a CI/CD Pipeline or build server, such as Jenkins.
• Experience using enterprise technologies and standards to include: J2EE, JSP, Servlets, Hibernate, EJB, XML, and application servers (e.g., JBoss).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Ability to prioritize effective communication, problem‑solving, adaptability, and teamwork while contributing and collaborating within a cross‑functional team.

• Experience with Google Web Toolkit (GWT) or equivalent Java‑based, client‑side web framework.
• Experience with HTML, XML, JavaScript, and JavaScript libraries (e.g., jQuery, React, Angular).
• Experience debugging Client and Server, Java and Java script.
• Experience with reporting tools (Jasper Soft, Crystal Reports, JReports).
• Experience with software testing and test automation, including unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, code coverage tools like Ja Co Co , and application security analysis tools such as Fortify.
• Experience with additional programming languages (Python, PHP, C, Pro
  * C, etc.).

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Ability to lift up to 10–15 pounds occasionally.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid‑tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end‑to‑end data and technology solutions that advance the modernization, transformation, and automation of the national security mission—solutions with real impact developed in a strong engineering culture that encourages technical growth, leadership, and creative "big idea" problem‑solving.

Employees are the core of NT Concepts. We understand that world‑changing concepts happen in collaborative environments. We are a company where talented teams work together using innovation and expertise to solve our clients' most critical challenges. Here, you'll gain competitive benefits, opportunities to bolster your skills and develop new abilities, and a company culture dedicated to support and service. In addition to our benefits program, we encourage our employees to take part in #, which paves the way for positive social change.

If joining a stable company with strong professional growth opportunities resonates with you, and you seek vital, mission‑driven projects (for some pretty cool clients) that use your specific talents, we'd love to have you move forward with us.