Backend​/DevOps Engineer Annapolis Junction, Maryland Clearance TS​/SCI Scope Poly

We are looking for a versatile Backend/Dev Ops Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java
, Spring Boot
, and RESTful API development
, along with experience in Dev Ops practices for CI/CD, deployment, and monitoring. You will collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and operations teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot
.

Implement scalable, efficient, and secure backend systems.

Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to automate deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure provisioning.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance and reliability.

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to define API contracts, system architecture, and integration points.

Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and process improvements.

Ensure proper logging, monitoring, and alerting for backend systems.

Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot development.

Hands-on experience with RESTful API design and implementation.

Knowledge of microservices architecture and service-oriented design.

Experience with
Dev Ops practices
, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
.

Strong understanding of database design, SQL/No

SQL databases
, and data access frameworks.

Knowledge of version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile development environment.