1099 consultant · ~1,290 hrs over a 360-day period of performance · $60–$95/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Senior Java or Oracle APEX Developer

Build and extend REST services in a Government Java codebase over Oracle — policy-based access control, an authorization proxy, and integration tests that run against a real database.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your hourly rate, weekly hours and start time, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~1,290 hrs over the period of performance — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Build and extend REST endpoints in an existing Government Java service over an Oracle database
Implement policy-based access control — an authorization proxy and Open Policy Agent in front of a data API
Write JUnit 5 and REST Assured integration tests that run against Oracle, not against a mock
Work in the customer’s GitHub — issues, pull requests, and code review as the unit of delivery
Join a one-hour development meeting every two weeks with Government engineers

Required qualifications

8+ years building production software in Java — or equivalent senior Oracle APEX development
REST API work against an Oracle database at production scale
Automated testing you wrote yourself: JUnit or equivalent, including integration tests against a real database
Git and pull-request workflow as your normal way of shipping
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Oracle APEX, PL/SQL, or Oracle Virtual Private Database / session context
Open Policy Agent and Rego
Javalin, Spring Boot, or a comparable JVM web framework
AWS, containers, or infrastructure-as-code
Prior federal or DoD software delivery

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $60–$95 per hour; you tell us your rate when you apply. This seat is scoped at roughly 1,290 hours across a 360-day period of performance on an active federal solicitation, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Senior Java or Oracle APEX Developer

Every application is read.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: your background, the work you do best, the values that guide your work, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the one Java or Oracle APEX system you built REST services for over Oracle: the endpoints, the access-control design, the integration tests you wrote against a real database, your role, and the result. *

3. Which have you used hands-on: Java, Oracle APEX, PL/SQL, Oracle VPD or session context, Open Policy Agent and Rego, JUnit 5, REST Assured, Javalin or Spring Boot, AWS, containers? For how long, and which could you be tested on? *

Rate and availability

Your hourly rate (USD) *

Target rate: $60–$95 an hour.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win in the next 12 months, how soon could you start? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: we talk openly about faith, and we share fellowship together. Taking part is always voluntary. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

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