Senior Java Developer

Title: Senior Java Developer

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $125,000 - $155,000 annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

**This is an onsite position that reports to the Central Office located at 6606 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230. This is not a remote work position. ** 

Job Duties

The Senior Java Developer serves as a technical lead responsible for managing all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for one or more enterprise-level IT systems.

This role collaborates with business analysts, subject matter experts, and end users to gather and document requirements, estimate development efforts, and deliver solutions that meet business and technical needs.


The position performs advanced programming and system analysis tasks, including application enhancements, maintenance, and integration, while adhering to security best practices.

The incumbent ensures that application services are properly installed, configured, and optimized to support system performance, scalability, and compliance—particularly for systems that access Federal Tax Information (FTI).

Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting complex technical issues related to system availability, reliability, and accessibility; mentoring junior IT staff; and providing training and support as needed.

The Senior Java Developer plays a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and effectiveness of critical IT services.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of Java related enterprise architecture standards and best practices; n-tier technologies; SDLC methodologies; industry best practices in source code control, configuration management; and IT Security requirements.

Substantial experience in architecting and developing complex n-tier or cloud Java/J2EE applications; designing and developing applications using JSP, Servlets, Spring Core, Spring MVC and JavaScript; ORM Frameworks (e.g., Hibernate), SQL Server, and Java Development IDE (e.g., Eclipse), Subversion; utilizing design patterns and software development best practices.

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, IT design and development, project management, and problem resolution skills.

Demonstrated ability to function as a technical expert on complex applications/systems/software/projects; interact effectively in a team environment; work independently with strict deadlines, heavy workload and changing priorities.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge/experience of any JavaScript framework, JBOSS Application Server, JSF, LDAP/ Active directory, and experience performing code reviews and/or documenting applications/systems and business processes.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

The Virginia Employment Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.