Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, DevOps

Software Engineer – Java Developer

Position : 2027537
Employer: B4

Corp
Location: Bethesda, MD
Salary: Up to $215,000 per year
Core

Hours:

9am – 4pm
Position Level: Level 1 – Subject Matter Expert
Labor Category: Software Engineer
Security Clearance: Top Secret (TS/SCI) with polygraph required

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and Spring Framework.
• Participate in and direct software programming initiatives, shaping backend architecture, mentoring team members, and conducting code reviews.
• Develop and lead system validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon, integrating automated deployment technologies.
• Prototype and deploy solutions on a cloud‑based platform, leveraging platform services.
• Analyze proof‑of‑concept, performance, and end‑to‑end testing results and coordinate infrastructure needs to meet customer mission requirements.
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle, collaborating closely with team members, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to align User Stories with customer use cases.
• Document and perform systems software development, including build artifact deployment across environments using Git Flow, Git Hub, Jenkins, and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Apply and identify best practices and standard operating procedures, creating innovative solutions to meet technical needs.

• Extensive experience in Agile practices, service‑oriented environments, and development practices.
• Extensive experience with Java, Spring Framework, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and integrating relational and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Experience writing software that interfaces with data technologies such as Elasticsearch, Postgres, Dynamo
  
  DB, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS, AWS Lambda, and AWS S3.
• Experience with Dev Ops toolsets and practices.
• Direct experience using performance testing tools (JUnit) and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Proficiency with commercial cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud data services.
• Version control and issue tracking experience.
• Minimum education:
  
  HS diploma plus 20 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree plus 15 years, or Doctorate plus 13 years of relevant experience.

• Experience as an Agile Scrum Master coordinating user stories and facilitating team communication.
• Knowledge of KPI generation and metrics analysis for software delivery.

• Full Vanguard 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 6% of salary; $57k annual contribution limit (or $63.5k if 50+).
• Phantom stock each year (2‑year vesting).
• Medical – United Health Care (multiple plan options).
• Dental – United Concordia Flex Plan.
• Vision – Vision Service Plan Insurance Co.
• Short‑term disability – 60% of salary up to $2,000 per week.
• Long‑term disability – 60% of salary up to $10,000 per month.
• Life insurance – $200,000.
• Paid time off – seven weeks of leave per year (including ten federal holidays); flexible schedule with compensatory time.
• Tuition assistance – free CBTNuggets and Linux Academy online training accounts.

B4

Corp is an EEO and e‑Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.