Position Details

Salary $86K – $198K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 5+ years

Education HS diploma or GED

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Senior back-end software engineer role supporting government systems with a focus on microservices, containerization, and secure cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Developing backend systems
Creating APIs
Implementing microservices
Supporting system security
Collaborating with development teams

Technical Overview

Backend development using Java, microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, AWS cloud platform, Linux OS, security clearance requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior back-end developer with over 5 years of experience in Java, microservices, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. They possess a TS/SCI clearance, experience with AWS, and strong system design skills, capable of supporting mission-critical government projects.

Must-Have Skills

JavaMicroservicesDockerKubernetesSpring Framework or Spring BootREST API developmentAWSLinux OSTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphHS diploma or GEDSecurity+ or CISSP certification

Nice-to-Have Skills

Open Systems ArchitectureDevOps technologiesCI/CD technologiesAnsibleJenkinsGitAgile developmentScrumMongoDBApache NiFiKafkaVerbal and written communication skillsSecurity+ CESSCPCCNA-SecurityGSEC

Tools & Platforms

JenkinsBitbucketAWSLinux

Required Skills

JavaMicroservicesDockerKubernetesSpring BootREST APIAWSLinuxTS/SCI clearanceSecurity+

Hard Skills

JavaJavaMicroservicesDockerKubernetesSpring FrameworkSpring BootRESTAPI developmentAWSAmazon Web ServicesBitbucketJenkinsLinuxCommand Line Interface

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Required

Security+CISSP

Preferred

Security+ CESSCPCCNA-SecurityGSEC

Industry & Role

Industry Government/Public Sector

Job Function Backend software development for secure government systems

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Keywords for Your Resume

JavaMicroservicesDockerKubernetesSpring BootRESTAPI developmentAWSAmazon Web ServicesBitbucketJenkinsLinuxCommand Line InterfaceTS/SCI clearanceSecurity+CISSPREST API

Deal Breakers

Lack of TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, Less than 5 years of experience in Java or microservices, No experience with AWS or Linux, No security clearance

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