Cohere is seeking an experienced Java Developer! You will provide support on a team that provides a full spectrum of software development and automated testing for an IT-focused, enterprise-wide system.
Duties included but are not limited to:
- Develop Java APIs using Spring Boot
- Integrate a Spring Boot application with external APIs from 3rd parties.
- Work with database team to map models to PostgreSQL tables
- Work with infrastructure team to deploy codebase to webservers.
- Advocate for new or improved development practices that increase craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of our solutions.
- Provide demonstrations of new features and functionality to the customer
- Write and execute unit tests on new and existing Java code.
- Provide documentation and assist program management with deliverables related to backend functionality and user workflows.
- Assist the team with creating user stories and features for existing and upcoming work.
- Support frontend team during integration with backend REST API calls
- Take part in analysis efforts, identification, and recommendation of solutions, integration points and related implementation architecture for business usage improvements, scalability, and performance.
- Provide guidance to less experienced developers and administrators in the form of code review, solution design, and recommended training and development plans.
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI w/FSP
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field (i.e., Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science
- 2+ years’ experience using Spring or Sprint Boot frameworks.
- 7+ years’ experience writing Java.
- Experience mapping objects to RDBMS systems with Hibernate or other ORMs.
- Experience working with databases like Oracle, Postgres, or MySQL
- Strong knowledge the MVC design pattern
- Strong knowledge of Maven or Gradle automation tools
- Hands-on experience with AWS
- Familiarity with REST design principles
- Ability to create self-contained, reusable, and testable code.
- Experience using JavaDocs or other inline code documentation conventions.
- Extensive experience with Git source code management system
- Ability to break large tasks down into smaller, more manageable pieces.
- Experience working in Agile, SAFe, and Scrum environments.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Testing experience using JUnit and other testing tools such as Selenium.
- Experience deploying database schema versions using Flyway or Liquibase
- Frontend experience with frameworks like Angular, Reacts, and/or Vue.js.
- Experience working in both commercial and C2S AWS environments.
- AWS Cognito/OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect experience.
- Familiarity with TDD/BDD software development processes
- Experience with building the infrastructure for serving the front-end app and assets.
- Architecting and automating the build process for production, using task runners or scripts
- Experience working with Bootstrap and Material Design patterns and principals.
- Good understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and familiarity with OpenSS
- Experience configuring and implementing multi-factor authentication solutions for applications.
- In-depth knowledge of validation by government information assurance and cyber security standards and practices through formal verification methods
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science
- 2+ years of experience using Spring or Spring Boot frameworks
- 7+ years of experience writing Java
- Experience mapping objects to relational database systems using Hibernate or other ORMs
- Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL databases
- Strong knowledge of the MVC design pattern
- Strong knowledge of Maven or Gradle automation tools
- Hands-on AWS experience
- Familiarity with REST design principles
- Ability to create self-contained, reusable, and testable code
- Experience with JavaDocs or other inline code documentation conventions
- Extensive experience with Git
- Ability to break large tasks into smaller, manageable pieces
- Experience working in Agile, SAFe, and Scrum environments
- Testing experience using JUnit and tools such as Selenium
- Experience deploying database schema versions using Flyway or Liquibase
- Frontend experience with Angular, React, or Vue.js
- Experience working in commercial and C2S AWS environments
- AWS Cognito, OAuth 2.0, or OpenID Connect experience
- Familiarity with TDD or BDD software development processes
- Experience building infrastructure for serving frontend applications and assets
- Experience architecting and automating production build processes using task runners or scripts
- Experience with Bootstrap and Material Design patterns and principles
- Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure and familiarity with OpenSSL
- Experience configuring and implementing multifactor authentication solutions
- Knowledge of validation against government information assurance and cybersecurity standards through formal verification methods
What We Do
Cohere Technology Group provides software and systems design and engineering, concept development, and technical staffing solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. The company focuses on full-spectrum information warfare, cyber-mission assurance, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities that enable joint, multi-domain operations. Its mission emphasizes delivering specialized expertise, innovative solutions, and strong partnerships to national-security customers and mission partners.







