Job Title:

Senior Java Developer -

Test Automation Location:

McLean, Virginia Duration:

6-12

Months Rate:

DOE Job Description:

The "Real" Job Reality (Context for Screening)

Work Split:

80% testing and creating test cases / 20% development support.

Note:

This is not a heavy feature-development role.

Core Mission:

Focus is entirely on automated testing, coverage, and code correctness.

Framework Status:

No greenfield development. Frameworks are already built; the candidate will not be building anything from scratch.

• Backend vs.

Frontend:

Purely focused on the Java back-end. Very little to zero front-end interaction or front-end testing is required (despite the "full stack" mention in the official JD).

Architecture:

Core Spring Boot applications in a monolithic setup (not microservices).

Cloud Infrastructure:

AWS is not important for this position. Do not screen for heavy cloud architecture.

Growth:

High possibility of extension. Technical Stack & Environment

Language:

Core Java. While the job description says Java 8+, the codebase is modernizing—most of the application is on Java 21.

Testing & Code Quality:

Requires a heavy, proven background in JUnit and SonarQube. Candidates must have a strong Java development background to read, understand, and effectively test complex code.

AI Tooling:

The team primarily utilizes GitHub Copilot (no custom/proprietary AI testing suite right now). Experience using Copilot to automate and speed up unit testing is a major plus. Role Overview ICM BTO enterprise models technology needs a Senior Java Developer to support growing business needs for model analytics for the company's mortgage portfolio. The developer will work closely with business partners to deliver a web application for our Finance division. You will play a meaningful role in driving activities in delivering the solution. Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 4+ years of Java software development experience.
• A strong understanding of the Java language and Java 8+ standard library.
• Strong knowledge of automated Java test frameworks.
• Strong Java unit and integration testing skills for code coverage and correctness (JUnit / Mockito / SpringBoot Test / MockMvc / SonarQube).
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
• Familiarity with databases and SQL.
• Ability to understand and write code documentation that conveys your solution to others. Preferred Qualifications
• AI-Assisted Automatic Testing suite development experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies. Keys to Success in this Role
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills.
• Ability to think critically and act expeditiously to evaluate situations, make decisions, and tackle problems.
• Flexible and versatile to adapt to any new environment and work on any project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work well with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to work optimally with continuous change.
• Proven intuition for business, problem-solving skills, intellectual maturity, and relationship management skills.
• Must be a self-starter, quick learner, and diligent. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to partner optimally. Here is the core reality of the role in three quick points:

Testing Over Feature Development:

The role is an 80/20 split dedicated almost entirely to test automation, code coverage, and correctness rather than building new features from scratch.

Backend Java Monolith:

Work is strictly backend within a monolithic Spring Boot architecture that is actively modernizing to Java 21 (no frontend or cloud/AWS experience required).

Advanced QA & AI Tooling:

Requires deep expertise in Java testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, SonarQube), and highly values candidates who use GitHub Copilot to accelerate unit testing.