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Position name: Backend Software Engineer (Hybrid)
Position location: Columbia, MD, United States
Clearance: Secret
Additional details:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. The work environment is a hybrid one, with a mix of remote and in-person work. We believe in providing our employees with a great work-life balance, so you will have the flexibility to work from home or from our office, depending on your preferences and needs.
If you are a self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Software Engineer who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java based software capabilities.
- Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
- Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
- Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Security Clearance - A current Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
- At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) and a Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Experience in designing enterprise APIs
- Experience in RESTful web services
- Experience in Microservices architecture
- Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms
- Experience with the agile software lifecycle
- Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting
- Experience with the Linux operating system
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule
Desired Skills (Optional)
- Experience in cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure)
- Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr)
- Scripting experience is a huge plus.
- Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus.
- Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)
