Java Developer

Description
About Our Team

Our employees thrive in a culture that's fast-paced and ego-free, where innovation and collaboration are encouraged at every turn. We are an organization that provides federal agencies instant access to experienced and talented professionals who understand their unique challenges and know the most efficient ways to address them. We are continually investing in resources and talent, so we stay prepared with specialized teams in place who are experts in creating tailored technologies. Our solutions empower Federal organizations to grow, modernize, and succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape.

We value all voices and want to attract talent from all backgrounds. We are on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about technology and thrive in environments where problem-solving is approached with creativity and enthusiasm. If you are someone who enjoys continuously expanding your skill set while tackling real-world business problems, you will feel right at home with us. Veterans and military spouses are especially encouraged to bring your unique and valuable experience to our team.
About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mid-Level Java Developer to join our cloud-native engineering team in a fully remote capacity. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3+ years of hands-on professional experience developing and supporting Java-based applications in enterprise environments. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain modern Spring Boot microservices and RESTful APIs that support mission-critical applications for federal agencies. You will contribute to building scalable, secure, and reliable solutions deployed within containerized and cloud-native environments.

As part of a collaborative Agile team, you will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, participating in technical design discussions, troubleshooting complex issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a developer with a strong foundation in Java and Spring Boot to further expand their expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and modern DevOps practices within a culture that emphasizes mentorship, technical excellence, and professional growth.
Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and backend microservices using Java 21+ and modern Spring Boot frameworks.

- Develop, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL database schemas, queries, and migration scripts to ensure high performance and reliability.

- Implement caching, session management, and lightweight messaging solutions using Redis.

- Containerize applications using Docker and deploy services to Kubernetes environments, leveraging tools such as Skaffold for streamlined local development workflows.

- Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito to ensure code quality and application stability.

- Create, maintain, and validate API documentation and test suites using Postman and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.

- Contribute to CI/CD automation pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions to support efficient build, testing, and deployment processes.

- Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, story estimation, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

- Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into scalable solutions.

- Participate in peer code reviews by providing and incorporating constructive feedback to maintain coding standards and engineering best practices.

- Troubleshoot application issues, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement