Backend Developer Job Sterling area,Virginia USA,Software Development

Location: Remote (DC/VA/MD area preferred)

Position Description

Java Developer with experience developing cloud-native, microservices-based applications using Java/Spring Boot, REST/JSON APIs, and AWS. Designs, develops, and implements scalable backend services to support business requirements. Follows Agile methodologies and drives quality through automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. Embraces AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.

Required Skills

Strong Java backend experience with Spring, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and microservices/event-driven architecture
Experience with AWS services and familiarity with message broker technologies
Experience with API design and documentation and secure coding practices including OWASP principles and authentication/authorization patterns
Experience designing and performing unit, integration, automated testing and conducts code reviews
Proficiency in SQL with working knowledge of relational database concepts including DDL, DML, and reading/understanding stored procedures
Comfortable working in a Git Hub-based CI/CD environment with familiarity with containerized application packaging and deployment using Docker and Kubernetes
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify improvements to code and processes, resolve production issues, and document technical specifications and design
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to support coding, code review, and problem-solving
Stays current on emerging technologies and applies them to new and existing systems

Preferred Skills

Experience with API, security, and performance testing tools such as Postman, OWASP ZAP, and JMeter
Experience with observability tooling — structured logging, monitoring, and alerting using Cloud Watch, App Dynamics, and/or Splunk
Experience with PostgreSQL and/or cloud-managed databases (RDS, Aurora)
Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence

Security & Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Candidate must have lived in the United States for at least 3 years

Salary Range: $110,000–$123,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, technical proficiency, job-related qualifications, and project requirements.