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[Sheldon Fernandez]

Looking for someone in the DMV area with recent public sector experience.

Hope you are doing well. We have an open position for a Java Automation Developer at Glen Allen, Virginia (Hybrid Onsite Role). Please review the description below and let me know your interest. If you are interested, please share your resume, rate/salary expectations, and the best time to reach you.

Client: VITA - Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS)
Location: Columbia, South Carolina (Hybrid Onsite Role)
Job ID: 779365

Project Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Automation and DevOps Engineer to support the migration of Java/JEE applications to Maven and transition projects to GitHub. The selected resource will work closely with the Automation and Operations teams to modernize the build, deployment, and CI/CD processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Convert existing Eclipse/RAD-compliant Java/JEE applications into Maven-based projects.
• Migrate and manage project repositories in GitHub.
• Configure and implement GitHub Actions to automate build and publishing workflows.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to automate deployments to WebSphere Application Server.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell and Jython in a UNIX environment.
• Troubleshoot build, deployment, and configuration issues across environments.
• Ensure best practices for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and build automation are followed.

Required / Desired Skills:

• Java – Required, 10 years
• Java EE – Required, 10 years
• Maven – Desired, 10 years
• Git Repository Management – Required, 10 years
• GitHub Actions – Required, 5 years
• WebSphere Application Server – Required, 8 years
• Jython Scripting – Required, 5 years
• UNIX / Bash Scripting – Required, 5 years

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong background in Java/JEE build and deployment automation.
• Hands-on experience with Maven conversion and dependency management.
• Proven ability to create and manage CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.
• Familiar with enterprise environments using IBM WebSphere.
• Excellent scripting skills in Unix Shell and Jython.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver.

Thanks,
Sheldon Fernandez
she...@elegantsolutions.us      

Elegant Enterprise-Wide Solutions, Inc

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