Junior Software Developer – Backend

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

📋 Description

• Design, create, and enhance computer application software and specialized utility programs.

• Develop microservices within a cloud-native setting.

• Manage an enterprise-scale production system.

• Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve system-related issues.

• Assess user requirements and create robust software solutions that align with business and mission objectives.

• Design and analyze databases within a specific application area.

• Utilize principles of computer science, engineering, mathematical analysis, and distributed-systems design.

• Engage in code reviews, pair programming, and mentor junior developers.

• Collaborate with teams from DevOps, QA, Security, Product, and Architecture.

• Transition existing system functionalities from mainframes to AWS GovCloud.

• Shift investigative search functionalities to Elasticsearch or similar technologies.

• Create scalable cloud-native microservices on OpenShift-based container platforms.

• Implement full-stack components and UI integration layers utilizing contemporary JavaScript frameworks.

• Support event-driven architectures and systems with high-throughput data processing capabilities.

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule once every four weeks.

• Acknowledge on-call notifications within 15 minutes.

• Start assessing or troubleshooting on-call requests within 60 minutes of notification.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of professional experience OR an Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Active Tier 3 Secret clearance or higher.

• Strong expertise in Java and object-oriented programming.

• Experience in developing microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native applications.

• Practical experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and automated deployment processes.

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and managing solutions on AWS or other cloud platforms.

• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and at least two of the following: Apache Kafka, Pub/Sub patterns, streaming, and event sourcing.

• Experience operating under GitOps practices, including GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, or ArgoCD.

• Background in Agile frameworks, including Scrum/SAFe methodologies.

• Knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

• Ability to support a rotating on-call schedule once every four weeks.

• Commitment to acknowledge on-call notifications within 15 minutes.

• Capability to remain reasonably accessible to a secure work laptop while on call.

• Ability to commence assessment or troubleshooting of requests within 60 minutes of being notified.

• U.S. citizenship or eligibility for permanent residency is indicated by the clearance application question: “US CITIZENS & PERM RESIDENTS ONLY.”

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

• Full dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match up to 5%.

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

• Options for Health Savings Accounts.

• Optional supplemental insurance available through Aflac.

• 11 paid company holidays each year.

• Paid Time Off.

• Opportunities for mentorship, knowledge sharing, and hands-on experience with modern technologies and complex enterprise systems.

• Support for training and industry certifications.

• Leadership development opportunities.

• Eligibility for performance bonuses.

• Employee referral bonus program.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.