Northstrat is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join the agile development team. The team builds and maintains a state-of-the-art software application that supports the Department of Defense. As an individual contributing member of the team, you will participate in our fully agile development process and have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field.
Requirements
- Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java based software capabilities.
- Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
- Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
- At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) and a Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Must have an active and current secret clearance
- Experience in designing enterprise APIs
- Experience in RESTful web services
- Experience in Microservices architecture
- Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms
- Experience with the agile software lifecycle
- Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting
- Experience with the Linux operating system
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
- Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+)
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office
- A current TS/SCI is preferred
- Experience with NiFi, Kafka, AWS Infrastructure, and K8's
- Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure)
- Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr)
- Scripting experience is a huge plus
- Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus
- Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)
Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Pay Range
- Flex Time
- Individual Benefits Account (IBA)
- Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)
- Stock Options
- Lifelong Learning
- Employee Referral Incentives
