Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer

Location: Remote (Must be Located in DMV area)

Must be a US Citizen

Key Responsibilities

• Microservices Development: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java microservices using an Umbrella pattern architecture to ensure modularity and clean dependency management across 50+ services.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Package applications using Docker and manage orchestration within AWS/EKS, utilizing Helm charts for standardized deployment configurations and Kubectl for cluster interaction and debugging.
• Traffic & Routing Management: Configure and optimize ingress routing, load balancing, and edge routing using Traefik to ensure secure, high-availability service communication.
• Data & Messaging Architecture: Work with robust data layers including Amazon RDS (relational) and Apache Cassandra (NoSQL), while managing distributed event streaming via Amazon MSK (Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka).
• Platform Modernization: Lead the architectural planning and execution for an upcoming Java upgrade, ensuring compatibility, modernizing legacy patterns, and maximizing performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Java Expertise: 7+ years of professional software development experience with deep expertise in Java
• AWS & Kubernetes: Strong hands-on experience deploying and managing production workloads in AWS/EKS, including building and tuning Helm charts and troubleshooting via Kubectl.
• API Gateway & Routing: Practical experience implementing API gateways or ingress controllers, specifically Traefik.
• Distributed Data Systems: Solid understanding of both relational databases (RDS) and distributed NoSQL databases (Cassandra).
• Event-Driven Architecture: Proven track record working with distributed streaming platforms, specifically managing topics, producers, and consumers in Amazon MSK / Kafka.
• Architectural Patterns: Experience working within large-scale setups using patterns like the Umbrella pattern to manage monorepos or multi-module microservice ecosystems.

Nice to Have

• Experience migrations or major version upgrades of Java (e.g., migrating to Java 17 or 21
• Knowledge of service mesh architectures and cloud-native security best practices
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, at minimum

Pay: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote