Senior Java Engineer/Consultant

As an employee, you Turn Change Into Value® - for our clients, for our company, for your professional growth, and for the consumers. We hire the best and brightest, who are driven to create lasting value. At xScion, you aren't just another team member, you're impactful. You're empowered. You're driven. You're an xScioneer.

xScion is seeking a highly skilled Java Engineer / Consultant with deep expertise in enterprise Java development, InnerSource practices, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) assessments. This role will support xScion engagements requiring independent verification and validation (IV&V), code quality analysis, reusable component evaluations, and SDLC maturity assessments within complex enterprise environments.

The Java Engineer / Consultant will conduct comprehensive technical reviews of shared Java components, assess development and integration SDLCs, evaluate InnerSource operating models, and provide recommendations to improve quality, maintainability, and engineering efficiency. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who excels in analyzing complex, multi-threaded systems and advising on best practices across development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

As a Senior Java Engineer/Consultant, You Will:

Code Review & Component Quality Assessment

• Perform deep technical code reviews across a portfolio of enterprise Java components
• Evaluate overall code integrity, structure, maintainability, and adherence to engineering best practices
• Analyze advanced Java constructs including multi-threading, concurrency, message-driven components, and reusable libraries
• Assess repository organization, branching strategies, build dependencies, and version control practices.

SDLC Review & Maturity Evaluation

• Evaluate SDLC processes used for developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining Java components
• Assess engineering practices including:
  • coding standards,
  • code review processes,
  • unit/integration testing,
  • CI/CD pipelines,
  • release management,
  • defect tracking,
  • documentation and backlog hygiene
• Identify deficiencies, risks, and opportunities to improve engineering throughput, quality, and governance.

InnerSource Assessment

• Review InnerSource models, contribution workflows, documentation patterns, and governance structures.
• Assess the effectiveness of tooling (including modern/AI-based code review tools) used to support an InnerSource ecosystem.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen reusable component quality, adoption, maintainability, and contributor participation.

Technology Stack Expertise

Conduct assessments aligned to the enterprise Java ecosystem, including hands-on analysis in:

• Spring Framework family (Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring MVC, Spring Security)
• OSS Libraries (Apache Commons, Jackson, and related dependency sets)
• Messaging technologies (e.g., JMS)
• Build and package tools (Maven)
• Source code management (GitHub or similar platforms).

Findings, Reporting & Advisory

• Deliver clear, actionable technical findings and recommendations
• Produce both detailed engineering-level reports and executive-level summaries
• Present technical assessments to senior stakeholders and guide next steps for remediation and maturity improvements.

Collaboration & Engagement Management

• Work collaboratively with xScion project managers, architects, SREs, and SDLC specialists
• Adjust depth of review based on priority and impact assessments
• Provide weekly updates, risks, and status summaries.

To Be Successful, You Need:

• US Citizenship and willingness to complete an extensive background check which includes fingerprinting, drug testing and an interview
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise Java development.
• Strong expertise in the Spring ecosystem (Boot, Framework, Batch, Security, MVC).
• Demonstrated experience reviewing complex, multi-threaded, or high-reliability Java systems.
• Hands-on experience with Maven, dependency management, and build pipelines.
• Strong familiarity with Git-based workflows and modern CI/CD practices.
• Experience with automated code quality, security scanning, and testing frameworks.

InnerSource & SDLC Expertise

• Experience designing, reviewing, or participating in InnerSource programs
• Strong understanding of open-source-style contribution models and governance
• Experience analyzing SDLC practices end-to-end, including requirements, development, QA, release, and maintenance.

Assessment Skills

• Experience conducting independent assessments of software products or development practices.
• Ability to identify critical engineering risks, architectural gaps, and structural weaknesses.
• Sound judgment in evaluating the quality and reliability of shared components and reusable libraries.

Consulting & Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate complex engineering findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written communication, including report writing and executive summaries.
• Strong stakeholder management in a consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale, distributed, or regulated enterprise environments.
• Certifications beneficial but not required:
  • Java/OCP
  • AWS/Azure Certifications
  • CISA, CISSP
  • PMI-ACP or Scrum certifications
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tooling, SAST/DAST/SCA tools, and architecture reviews.

Why xScion?

• We have an amazing culture– We were named Best Places to Work in Virginia 7 times, including 2025.
• We are poised for rapid growth– We are on the cutting edge of digital transformation in Financial Services, Healthcare, Nonprofit and Public Sector and continuously welcome new clients to the xScion family.
• We believe in your continuous development– We invest in our teams’ development, including our Communities of Practice, technology partnerships, sandbox and paying for certifications and trainings to improve their skills because we are committed to collectively being the best at what we do.
• We want you to make an impact in whatever you do– Our people are given the opportunity to provide impactful change to our clients and team.
• We believe in equality
  - As a woman-owned organization, we believe in an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s uniqueness makes us stronger.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, 401(k) match, flexible spending and more, but we also have unique perks such as up to 27 days off a year (including your birthday!), remote work opportunities, parental leave, wellness benefits and many other things that inspire balance and flexibility.

We’re Transforming RegTech Organizations:

At xScion, we Turn Change Into Value. We help clients in highly regulated industries start or accelerate their digital transformation initiatives by shifting their mindset and goals into smaller, actionable steps that create lasting value. With more than 20 years of experience supporting Regulatory Technology (RegTech), xScion provides both domain experts and tailored solutions to help organizations navigate complex compliance and technology requirements. We specialize in Business Agility, Cloud Transformation, and Organizational Change Management solutions for clients in Financial Services, Public Sector, Nonprofits, and Healthcare. Our experts help prepare and create change to clients’ processes, technology and culture in order to improve operational efficiencies and the customer experience. As a certified Woman-Owned Small Business, we are proud to be the most trusted solutions partner that business and technology leaders count on to deliver lasting, impactful value.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. xScion takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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