Full Stack Java Developer (USPS CICRS)
Location:
Remote/Hybrid (Program Dependent)
Client:
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Program:
Customer Inquiry and Claims Response System (CICRS)
Employment Type:
Contract-to-Hire
Levels Available:
II, III, IV
About The Opportunity
Our team is seeking an experienced
Full Stack Java Developer
to support the United States Postal Service (USPS)
Customer Inquiry and Claims Response System (CICRS)
, a mission-critical application responsible for indemnity claims processing and service refund operations.
This role will support the modernization, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise applications serving millions of postal customers nationwide. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across full-stack Java development, cloud-native architectures, API development, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices. You will work alongside architects, developers, testers, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise Java applications.
Build and support secure, scalable, and high-performing RESTful APIs.
Develop modern web applications utilizing JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JSP, jQuery, and JSON.
Design and implement cloud-native solutions within AWS environments.
Develop and support microservices-based architectures utilizing Kubernetes and Kafka.
Create and maintain automated testing solutions, including unit, functional, regression, and performance testing.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins.
Develop Oracle database solutions and optimize queries using Hibernate and Spring Framework.
Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver high-quality software enhancements and modernization initiatives.
Participate in application migration and cloud transformation efforts.
Utilize Git and modern source-control best practices.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency.
Experience
Required Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of Java development experience.
Minimum 3 years of Full Stack development experience.
Experience developing and supporting
Java enterprise applications
Web applications
Batch processing applications
Hands-on experience with AWS development and cloud-native deployment models.
Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies.
Experience implementing Playwright test automation.
Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Experience with Oracle databases and Hibernate ORM.
Technical Requirements
Backend Technologies
Java
J2EE
Spring Framework
Struts
RESTful APIs
Hibernate ORM
Oracle Database
Front-End Technologies
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
JSP
jQuery
JSON
Cloud & DevOps
AWS
Jenkins
Git
CI/CD Pipelines
Containerization & Microservices
Kubernetes
Docker/Containerization
Microservices
Kafka
Event-Driven Architectures
AWS Services Experience
Experience with one or more of the following:
EC2
ECS
SQS
DynamoDB
ElastiCache
Event Streaming Services
Testing & Automation
Playwright
Automated Testing Frameworks
Regression Testing
Functional Testing
Performance Testing
Unit Testing
Emerging Technologies
GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools
Desired Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
Labor Categories
Level II
Experience:
3-7 Years
Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
Compensation:
Conversion Salary: Up to $92,000
Level III
Experience:
8-12 Years
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required
Compensation:
Conversion Salary: Up to $120,000
Level IV
Experience:
13-20 Years
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required
Compensation:
Conversion Salary: Up to $145,000
Additional Expectations:
Works independently on mission-critical initiatives.
Provides technical leadership and mentorship.
Supports high-visibility modernization efforts.
Program Overview
The
Customer Inquiry and Claims Response System (CICRS)
supports USPS indemnity claims processing and service refund operations. The platform enables the efficient adjudication of insured mail claims while improving operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction across the Postal Service.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a highly visible federal modernization effort leveraging cloud technologies, microservices, automation, and modern software engineering practices.
Key Technologies
Java | Spring | REST APIs | AWS | Kubernetes | Kafka | Jenkins | Oracle | Hibernate | Playwright | TypeScript | GitHub Copilot