Senior Cloud Application Developer

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

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain intricate cloud-native applications and microservices.

• Create backend services and APIs utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful architectures.

• Architect and implement microservices-based and event-driven systems.

• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.

• Build solutions that leverage Google Cloud Platform services along with other authorized cloud-native technologies.

• Modernize legacy applications for cloud and containerized settings.

• Create and sustain integrations among applications, APIs, databases, and enterprise services.

• Automate application build processes, testing, security scanning, and deployment workflows using Harness CI/CD orchestration.

• Utilize Git, Maven/Gradle, Terraform, Harness, and other relevant development and deployment tools.

• Develop and uphold Infrastructure as Code in accordance with Terraform and enterprise standards.

• Integrate Snyk and SonarQube into the development lifecycle.

• Employ Dapr/distributed application runtime technologies where suitable.

• Diagnose complex issues related to applications, integrations, containers, and cloud deployments.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with development, architecture, security, and coding standards.

• Support optimization of application performance, scalability, reliability, and availability.

• Produce technical documentation, application designs, interface specifications, architecture diagrams, and deployment documentation.

• Operate within Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps delivery frameworks.

• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.

• Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, QA engineers, product owners, business analysts, data engineers, and other PIVOT teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of proven professional experience in software engineering, application development, cloud development, or a closely related technical discipline.

• Advanced skills in developing enterprise applications and services using Java/Spring Boot or comparable contemporary application-development technologies.

• Strong expertise in REST APIs, microservices, application integration, and distributed systems.

• Demonstrated experience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift or similar container orchestration platforms.

• Experience in developing and deploying applications on GCP or another leading public cloud platform.

• Proficiency in source-code management with Git and build/dependency management using Maven and/or Gradle.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment automation, and DevSecOps methodologies.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, ideally with Terraform.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex application, cloud, integration, and deployment issues in production or enterprise environments.

• Demonstrated capability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and engaging throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Capability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

• Active Public Trust is preferred.

• FEMA Public Trust is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and clearance level.

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Paid time off along with eleven federal holidays.

• Certification reimbursement and training assistance (DoD 8140 baseline and computing environment certifications).

• Life and disability insurance.