JAVA Backend Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain Java-based backend applications and services that support the IBS program.

• Create backend solutions utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and associated Java frameworks and libraries.

• Design, construct, maintain, and utilize RESTful APIs and web services.

• Develop business logic for applications, service-layer components, integrations, and data-access functionalities.

• Integrate backend services with relational databases, external systems, and various application components.

• Convert functional and technical requirements into reliable, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

• Write clean, efficient, testable, and maintainable Java code in accordance with established coding standards and software engineering best practices.

• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests.

• Engage in peer code reviews.

• Troubleshoot and resolve defects in backend applications, integration issues, and performance challenges.

• Analyze application logs and system behavior to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

• Provide support for application integrations across system components and external interfaces.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines as well as automated build, test, and deployment processes.

• Ensure applications adhere to DoD security requirements, secure coding practices, and relevant STIG requirements.

• Participate in Agile development activities, which include sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

• Collaborate with senior developers, technical leads, QA, DevSecOps, database, infrastructure, and other engineering teams.

• Support front-end integration efforts and contribute to Angular-based application components as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance.

• IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred).

• A minimum of 3+ years of professional software development experience.

• Strong hands-on experience in developing applications using Java.

• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or equivalent Java application frameworks.

• Experience in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.

• Experience in developing backend business logic, service-layer components, and application integrations.

• Proficiency in working with relational databases and SQL.

• Familiarity with object-oriented design, software design principles, and common development patterns.

• Experience in writing unit and integration tests for Java applications.

• Experience in troubleshooting and debugging enterprise applications, APIs, and integrations.

• Proficient in using Git or similar source-control tools.

• Experience in Agile software development environments.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a distributed development team.

• Preferred: Experience supporting USTRANSCOM, DoD, or other federal mission systems.

• Preferred: Experience with Spring Boot-based enterprise applications or microservices.

• Preferred: Experience in developing applications utilizing microservices architectures.

• Preferred: Experience in cloud-based environments, particularly AWS.

• Preferred: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Preferred: Experience with messaging, asynchronous processing, or enterprise application integration technologies.

• Preferred: Familiarity with application security, secure coding practices, vulnerability remediation, and security scanning tools.

• Preferred: Experience with GitLab, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence.

• Preferred: Experience working in a DoD DevSecOps environment.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, and the integration of front-end applications with Java REST APIs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Paid time off and holidays.