Software Engineer II (Backend/Java)

Location: Hybrid in Rosslyn, Virginia, with onsite attendance twice a week

Salary: $98,000–$115,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops adaptive technology solutions for national security and critical civilian missions.

What you will do

• Build and maintain backend microservices for enterprise AI operations and mission systems.
• Implement API endpoints, business logic, RESTful APIs, and OpenFGA data model features.
• Design event-driven architectures and integrate services with cloud-native platforms.
• Write unit and integration tests, debug defects, and maintain reliable operational workflows.
• Participate in code reviews, team ceremonies, documentation, onboarding support, and CI/CD improvements.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with core AWS services.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Secret clearance is required before starting.

Nice to have

• Experience collaborating with AI, DevSecOps, data engineering, platform engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
• Familiarity with Django, NATS, Kafka, Redis, ClickHouse, OpenTelemetry, OpenRouter, or LiteLLM.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture centered on happiness, support, trust, humility, continuous improvement, and strong execution.
• Collaborative environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and mutual support.
• Work contributes to national security and critical civilian missions.