Java SpringBoot Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Java SpringBoot Software Engineer (Java/Spring): Developing runtime extensible Spring Boot microservices for a US Army Fire Support Command and Control system with an accent on business logic layer implementation and REST-based APIs. Focus on building reusable service layer components, integrating with RabbitMQ, and optimizing system performance for mission-critical defense software.

Location: Remote (USA). Ideal candidates will be located near MD or NJ.

Company

A small business government contractor specializing in custom government off the shelf (GOTS) infrastructure and software systems integration for the DoD.

What you will do

• Build Java-based services to manage tactical data supporting Common Operating Picture and Fire Support capabilities.
• Develop and maintain reusable components as part of the service layer.
• Implement runtime extensible Spring Boot microservices exposing REST-based and message-based APIs.
• Integrate applications and components with COTS messaging solutions such as RabbitMQ.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to design software solutions meeting Army tactical architecture needs.
• Maintain and improve the performance of existing software solutions.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Spring Framework/SpringBoot, including REST Controllers, Web/MVC, Validation, Security, and Data JPA/Hibernate.
• Experience implementing complex mapping logic using MapStruct.
• Solid CS fundamentals (object orientation, data structures, algorithms, OS, and computer architecture).
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Gradle, Maven, and Atlassian products (Jira, Bitbucket/Stash).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) match.
• Highly competitive salary and generous benefits package.
• Up to 15 paid vacation days and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible work-life balance culture in a close-knit engineering group.