NO THIRD PARTIES Green Card or US Citizen PlanIT Group is seeking a Developer for our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal Developer has experience with DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab). Designing and developing event/message-based application services using a message queue (e.g., Apache Kafka). Using automated unit testing and user interface testing tools, ideally in a test-driven-development approach. Use of source code management tools, ideally in a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD pipeline) DevSecOps environment. API centric, microservices, serverless applications, or similar cloud-friendly application designs. Cloud Development with Dataflow, PubSub, or Redis. Job Title: Developer Location: Remote Duration: 12 months Duration: One year plus annual extensions List of tasks to be performed: • Participate in the project planning process that determines programming and hardware needs. Assist or lead in preparing programming specifications and in developing coding logic. Prepare charts, diagrams, and other documentation as needed. • Design, code, test, and debug computer programs, independently or as part of a team, using computer languages identified and available in the Infrastructure Tool Kit (ITK). • Adhere to consistent utilization of development standards, procedures, and processes. Ensure systems compatibility. Follow data security procedures and identify potential data security risks. • Maintain contact, as designated, with the team leader, customers, contractors, and equipment vendors to monitor progress and coordinate varied project stages. • Maintain computer programs and systems. Revise and update computer programs, procedures, and systems; including rewrites to the systems documentation and instructions, as necessary. • Performs other job-related tasks as assigned or required to support the duties outlined above. Knowledge with the following qualifications: • DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab) • Designing and developing event/message-based application services using a message queue (e.g., Apache Kafka) • Using automated unit testing and user interface testing tools, ideally in a test-driven-development approach. • Use of source code management tools, ideally in a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD pipeline) DevSecOps environment • API centric, microservices, serverless applications, or similar cloud-friendly application designs. • Cloud Development with Dataflow, PubSub, or Redis • Microservices design • Kubernetes • Security • Performance tuning • High Observability Principle • Multi-threading • Java Working knowledge (2+ years’ experience) of one of more of the following qualifications: • Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies • Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices • Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc.) • Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Required Experience Level: • Minimum of 5 years’ experience, in technology or software development preferred Educational Requirements: A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred.