Sr. Java Developer with Python

Java Developer with Python McLean, VA 12+

Months Interview Information:

Rounds:

2 rounds

Duration:

60-90 mins

Interview Type:

1st round - virtual | 2ndround - In Person Candidates must be eligible for public trust clearance.

MUST BE LOCAL TO VA

Or neighboring.

Must Have Qualifications:

Must have 7+ years of relevant experience and strong experience with Java and/or Python. Solid communication skills, and a foundational understanding of databases. Strong Proficiency in Java or Python anything will work but java knowledge is required. Need independent candidate who is self starter and can hit the ground running from day 1. Primarily looking for Java developer with very less focus on python. Mostly backend focused - need exp in Rest API, Springboot , AI/ML nice to have but not mandatory. Job Description - Required Experience & Education 7-10 years of professional software development experience. Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences. Core Technical Skills (Backend) Strong proficiency in Java (8+) and/or Python . Solid understanding of core language concepts such as I/O collections/data structures , and, concurrency/multithreading/asynchronous patterns Strong experience building and consuming RESTful APIs . Experience with backend frameworks such as:

Java:

Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data.

Python:

Flask/FastAPI/ Django (or equivalent), ORM usage, authentication/security patterns. Experience with streaming/event technologies such as Kafka preferable. Proficiency with build and test tooling (as applicable): Maven/Gradle, JUnit/Mockito, pytest/unittest; CI-friendly testing practices. Database & Data Skills Strong database skills with RDBMS (e.g., MS SQL) and data modeling. Ability to write advanced SQL for reporting, troubleshooting, and data analysis. Experience working with structured and semi-structured data formats: XML/XSD and JSON . DevOps / SDLC / Tooling Working knowledge of Docker in the development process. Understanding of application lifecycle management and SDLC best practices. Experience using CI/CD pipelines and tools such as JIRA and Jenkins to build and deploy applications. Front-End (Working Knowledge) Basic working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS to support integration and troubleshooting.

Preferred / Nice

-to-Have (AI / ML) Python exposure for automation and/or AI/ML integration is a plus. Familiarity with AI/ML integration patterns (e.g., calling model endpoints, evaluation, deployment). Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-enabled integrations/tools is a plus. Soft Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Flexible and adaptable; able to work across projects and learn new technologies quickly.