Agile Developer

This position supports the Distribution Team effort program at Fort Meade, MD, focused on modernizing a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting‑edge cloud technologies. The Agile Developer will design, develop, and deliver Java Spring Boot‑based microservices on AWS, building REST services and CI/CD pipelines within a classified, on‑site operational environment.

The incumbent will serve as a senior developer who brings proven experience across cloud‑native development, CI/CD, and Agile delivery in DoD or IC programs.

At Level 3, this position expects a practitioner with 9+ years of experience (BS) or 7+ years (MS) who operates independently within a team‑oriented development environment, contributes across the full software delivery lifecycle, and communicates effectively with both technical peers and program stakeholders. All work is performed on‑site in a classified facility at Fort Meade.

• Deliver software iteratively within an Agile development model using sprints, continuous delivery, and incremental release practices
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define requirements, refine user stories, and maintain delivery momentum
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members and program stakeholders throughout the development process
• Contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement of team development standards
• Write Java Spring Boot‑based microservice applications utilizing AWS native technologies
• Build REST services with Spring capable of filtering and selecting complex data objects
• Design and implement microservice architectures that support legacy system modernization objectives
• Integrate microservice components with No
  
  SQL and MongoDB data stores using proper query and schema design practices
• Implement CI/CD principles utilizing Maven, Git Lab, and Git Ops workflows
• Build and maintain container‑based delivery pipelines using Kubernetes and Docker
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to support continuous delivery of classified software products
• Manage version control and branching strategies in Git Lab within a multi-developer team environment
• Implement OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization patterns within microservice environments
• Develop software in accordance with secure coding standards applicable to classified IC environments
• Adhere to program‑level security policies and contribute to security review processes for software releases
• Coordinate with security personnel on software deployment activities within the SCIF environment
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and Cucumber to support continuous integration
• Execute unit, integration, and regression testing across microservice components
• Validate REST service outputs and data integrity across distributed system components
• Identify and resolve defects, performance issues, and integration failures in classified development environments

Proficiency in 2 or more of the following:

• Java, Spring Boot, or Python
• Microservice architectures
• CI/CD tools: AWS tools, Maven, Git Lab, Git Ops, Kubernetes, Docker
• Database design:
  No
  
  SQL or MongoDB query and schema design
• OAuth/OIDC implementation
• Test frameworks and automation including Playwright and Cucumber

• Java, Spring Boot, or Python
• Microservice architecture design and implementation
• CI/CD pipeline tooling (AWS, Maven, Git Lab, Git Ops, Kubernetes, Docker)
• No
  
  SQL and MongoDB query and schema design
• OAuth/OIDC implementation experience
• Playwright and Cucumber test automation frameworks
• Experience modernizing legacy operational systems in IC or DoD environments
• Familiarity with classified network and SCIF‑based development workflows