811538 Software Engineer $300,000.00

B4Corp; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phantom stock

Employer 401k match

Seven weeks PTO

Flexible work schedule

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

B4Corp seeks a Java Developer to drive Agile software development for mission-critical systems. You will design backend microservices, implement RESTful APIs, and contribute to architecture and automated testing within a DevOps framework.

Based in Bethesda, MD, this role requires TS/SCI with polygraph and offers a top-tier compensation package, including flexible PTO and comprehensive retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development experience with Spring Framework and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with microservices architecture, agile practices, and DevOps.
• Proficient in cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and data services.
• Experience with testing tools like Junit and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain backend Java microservices and REST APIs.
• Mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and participate in architecture decisions.
• Develop validation and testing methods using Junit, Katalon, and automated deployments.
• Prototype and deploy cloud-based solutions leveraging platform services.
• Coordinate infrastructure needs with development to meet mission requirements.
• Support Agile SDLC with Product Owners and Scrum Masters.
• Document software deployment across environments using GitFlow and DevOps tools.
• Apply best practices to meet customer technical needs.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Microservices

Agile

DevOps

Git

Jenkins

Python

Bash

AWS

Education

BS degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Elasticsearch

Kafka

SQS/SNS

Job description

Labor Category: Software Engineer
Position Title: Java Developer
Position Level: Level 1 - Subject Matter Expert
Salary: Up to $300,000.00 per year
Core Hours: 9am to 4pm
Location: Bethesda MD

Description

Position Requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance with a Polygraph. NG Correlation - Java Software Developer with strong systems, software, cloud, and Agile experience to support a complex program to provide Agile development and operations and maintenance for critical systems. Based in DevOps framework, participate in and/or direct major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing.

Details

Labor Category: Software Engineer
Position Title: Java Developer
Position Level: Level 1 - Subject Matter Expert
Salary: Up to $300,000.00 per year
Core Hours: 9am to 4pm
Location: Bethesda MD

Mandatory Requirements

• Developmental (0-2 years' experience)
• Full Performance (3-5 years' experience)
• Senior (6-10 years' experience)
• Expert (11-15 years' experience)
• SME (16+ years' experience)

A Java developer on this program provides Agile development and operations and maintenance for mission critical systems. Based in DevOps framework, this role participates in major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding and unit testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework to meet customer information technology needs.
• Participates in software programming initiatives, shaping backend architecture, mentoring team members, and conducting code reviews.
• Develops and directs software system validation and testing methods using Junit and Katalon and uses integrated custom developed software solutions to leverage automated deployment technologies
• Develop, prototype and deploy solutions within a cloud-based platform leveraging platform services.
• Analyze (though proof of concept, performance, and end-to-end testing) and effectively coordinate Infrastructure needs driven by developed software to meet customer mission needs
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle while coordinating closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation to customer use cases
• Document and perform systems software development, including deployment of build artifacts across different environments leveraging GitFlow constructs and using industry leading DevOps tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and scripting (e.g., python, bash)
• Apply and identify software development best practices and standard operating procedures creating innovative solutions to meet the technical needs of customers.

Basic Qualifications

• In-depth experience in common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and development practices
• In-depth experience with Java and the Spring Framework, microservices architecture and design patterns, implementing RESTful APIs, and integrating with relational and NoSQL databases.
• In-depth experience integrating with and delivering within DevOps toolsets/practices
• Direct experience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit and scripting languages, such as Python, and Bash while working in an Agile development environment
• In-depth experience with development in Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (ex: S3, RDS, EFS)
• In-depth experience using version control systems and issue/problem tracking systems
• HS diploma and at least 16 years of relevant experience; or BS degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

Optional Requirements

• Experience with writing software that interfaces with data technologies like Elasticsearch, Postgres, DynamoDB, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS, AWS Lambda, and AWS S3.

B4CORP Company Information

B4Corp is a small defense contracting company that focuses on providing an optimum environment for mission-focused, highly skilled consultants to support the United States of America's intelligence community and other defense organizations. B4Corp provides a low overhead, highly efficient, high salary environment that allows employees to excel at meeting the client’s needs. B4Corp is looking for information technology professionals that have a high sense of personal responsibility, self-motivation, and mission drive. B4Corp’s dedication and care for its employees is reflected in our outstanding compensation and benefits package. B4Corp’s benefits reflect the company’s policy of putting the employees first. B4Corp’s maximum flexibility comp / makeup time policy, along with the company’s cafeteria-style benefit plan that allows employees to maximize their Benefit Dollars, reflects B4Corp’s commitment to its employees.

Compensation

• Outstanding Salaries

Retirement

• Full Vanguard 401k Plan - Featuring a full scope of investment options - 100% employer matched contribution up to 6% of employee’s salary - Ability to max out 401k savings $57k ($63.5k if over 50)
• Employees receive B4Corp phantom stock each year (2-year vesting period)

Insurance

• Medical - United Health Care (UHC) (multiple plan options)
• Dental - United Concordia (UC) Flex Plan
• Vision - Vision Service Plan Insurance Co (VSP) Signature Plans
• Mutual of Omaha short-term disability (60% of salary up to $2,000.00/week)
• Mutual of Omaha long-term disability (60% of salary up to $10,000.00/month)
• Mutual of Omaha life insurance ($200,000.00)

Employee Referral Bonus

• Refer a friend or a coworker and receive $3,000 per year for every year the person works for B4CORP

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Seven weeks of leave per year (including ten federal holidays)
• Flexible work schedule with comp time (with customer approval)

B4Corp is an EEO and e-Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin. Please take the time to review and complete these three voluntary identification forms if you choose to do so and email them to [e-mail].