Senior Full Stack Developer

Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both back‑end and front‑end development, bringing a wealth of knowledge in multiple programming languages and frameworks. This role demands a self‑starter who can take vaguely defined tasks and independently deliver high‑quality solutions.

The Williamsburg and Epsilon programs produce Mission Management web applications for the Intelligence Community, leveraging cloud‑based microservices architecture.

• Utilize Java, including JEE and REST web services, for back‑end development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Produce detailed specifications and write software code.
• Work closely with system engineers and SMEs to understand functional requirements.
• Create unit tests and integration tests while supporting formal testing.
• Provide input into training manuals for users.
• Maintain knowledge of feature and technical changes in the application.
• Apply Agile software development methodologies in your work.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and the evolution of our tech stack.

• Education:
  
  bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Java skills, including JEE and REST web services.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Experience with Java microservice application and interface design and development.
• Understanding of Agile Scrum practices and traditional waterfall projects.
• Must have an active or current Top‑Secret clearance with SCI access with a FS/Poly no exceptions.

• Experience developing microservices using Spring Boot and the Spring Framework.
• Experience working with scalable and distributed message bus such as Apache Kafka.
• Experience applying Dev Ops best practices and leveraging tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Docker.
• Experience developing secure RESTful web services integrating Identity Management tools such as Keycloak and LDAP.
• Ability to work with container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Knowledge of in‑memory storage solutions (Redis) as well as AWS S3‑compliant object stores.
• Experience applying Dev Ops best practices in day‑to‑day software development.

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example:
John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full‑time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs.…