[Hiring] Java Development & CI/CD Subject Matter Expert @Revolutional, LLC

Role Description

Revolutional is seeking an experienced Java Development & CI/CD Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level technical leadership, architectural guidance, and hands-on expertise supporting a federal government program. This individual will serve as a technical authority in Java application development, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), and DevSecOps practices.

• Assess existing development environments, identify opportunities for modernization and automation.
• Guide engineering teams in implementing secure, scalable, and reliable software delivery solutions.
• Operate independently, advise government stakeholders, and work directly with development teams.
• Improve software quality, deployment efficiency, and overall mission delivery.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, application development, DevOps, or related technical disciplines.
• Extensive hands-on experience developing and supporting enterprise applications using Java.
• Demonstrated expertise designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of Java application architecture, object-oriented programming, software design principles, and application performance optimization.
• Experience with Java development frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, or similar enterprise frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD and build automation technologies such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Maven, or Gradle.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, secure software development practices, automated testing, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with source code management and version control systems, particularly Git.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex application, integration, build, and deployment issues.
• Experience working within Agile development environments involving multiple development teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct technical assessments, develop implementation recommendations, and produce detailed technical documentation and executive-level deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, provide technical leadership, and deliver high-quality solutions with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• Serve as the technical authority for Java application development, CI/CD architecture, build automation, and secure software delivery practices.
• Provide expert guidance on Java application architecture, development standards, code quality, performance optimization, and enterprise application modernization.
• Design, evaluate, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, security scanning, integration, and application deployment.
• Assess existing Java applications, development frameworks, and delivery pipelines to identify technical gaps, performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and promote engineering best practices for Java development, automated testing, version control, dependency management, and release management.
• Support the integration of security controls and automated vulnerability scanning throughout the software development lifecycle using DevSecOps methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application development, build, integration, and deployment issues across multiple environments.
• Provide technical guidance to Agile development teams, supporting consistent engineering practices and continuous improvement across multiple Scrum teams.
• Collaborate with software developers, DevOps engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders to align technical solutions with program objectives.
• Lead technical assessments, root cause analyses, and specialized tiger teams to resolve critical software development and delivery challenges.
• Develop technical studies, white papers, architecture recommendations, and implementation plans that identify improvements, recommended solutions, and estimated levels of effort.
• Evaluate emerging Java technologies, automation frameworks, and CI/CD capabilities to recommend improvements in application performance, security, and delivery efficiency.
• Review technical deliverables, architecture designs, development practices, and pipeline configurations to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
• Present technical findings, risks, recommendations, and implementation strategies to government stakeholders and program leadership.

Benefits

• Traditional and HSA-eligible medical insurance plans.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options.
• 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance.
• 5% 401(k) company matching.
• Flexible schedules and teleworking options.
• Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation.

Company Description

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.

We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.