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Sr. Java Developer

BigBear.aiWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Embark on a rewarding career path as a Sr. Java Developer at BigBear.ai, where you'll modernize critical government systems using your deep expertise in enterprise Java. This hybrid role offers excellent opportunities for skill development and impactful contributions within a collaborative environment, making it an ideal fit for experienced developers seeking to advance their careers in secure, regulated settings.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to modernize a critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in enterprise Java application development and a proven track record of upgrading complex software infrastructures in secure, regulated environments.

You will be responsible for planning and elligence reporting frameworks, secure coding practices, and upgrading and migrating Solr index data is essential. Experience with PrimeFaces UI framework is a plus. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ncluding security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders, to ensure seamless upgrades with minimal operational disruption.

What you will do

Core Development & Modernization:
  • Plan and execute technology stack upgrades for enterprise Java applications in secure government environments
  • Develop and maintain Java/Python components on Windows-based VMware infrastructure
  • Modernize legacy application code to current standards and best practices
  • Implement secure coding practices in compliance with government security requirements

Infrastructure & Integration:
  • Upgrade Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper coordination
  • Migrate and optimize Solr index data during version upgrades
  • Manage Apache Tomcat application server configurations and deployments
  • Integrate applications with Oracle 19c database systems
  • Work with Apache Directory Studio for directory services integration
  • Support SAP Business Intelligence reporting framework integrations

Collaboration & Documentation:
  • Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business stakeholder teams
  • Ensure minimal operational disruption during system upgrades
  • Document technical designs, upgrade procedures, and system configurations
  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions

What you need to have

Education & Experience Requirements
  • 13+ Years of experience in Systems or IT related roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
  • A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master's Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience

Required Qualifications
  • Expertise in enterprise Java application development on Windows-based VMware infrastructure
  • Expertise with Python
  • Expertise Apache Solr with Zookeeper (including upgrading and migrating Solr index data)
  • Experience with Apache Tomcat, Apache Directory Studio
  • Experience with Oracle 19c/Relational database integration
  • Experience with SAP Business Intelligence reporting frameworks
  • Experience with secure coding practices for government compliance
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI government clearance which requires ship

What we'd like you to have

  • Experience with PrimeFaces UI framework
  • TS/SCI with an in-scope polygraph

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Oracle
Apache
Java
Python
VMware

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