Back-end Engineer

IronArch Technology; Virginia, McLean (MN, VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Back-end Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to software engineering processes while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with Java and AWS, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a commitment to employee well-being, this company provides a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will make a lasting impact. Explore a career where your skills are valued and your growth is prioritized.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

20 days of PTO

11 paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Health club reimbursement

Pet insurance

Sabbatical programs

Matching donation program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Expert-level knowledge in backend engineering with advanced technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to application code base with expertise and accountability.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate technical issues effectively.

Skills

Java

AWS

Ruby on Rails

Backend Engineering

Mentoring

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Who We Are

Known for being a Best Place to Work and a People First company, IronArch Technology is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in providing innovative solutions and world class services to Federal Government clients.

Our employees have voted us as a 'Best Place to Work' 8 times and we are an INC 5000 recipient for being one of the fastest growing businesses in the United States.

Our Values: People First, Servant Leadership, Deliver and Inspire Excellence, Do the right thing!

What You'll Do

In this role, you will serve as an experienced individual contributor within a team, with the expectation that you will further develop your leadership, guidance, and mentoring skills. With minimal oversight from leadership, you will be responsible for supporting the goal of meeting scope, schedule, and delivery requirements. A Back-end Software Engineer impacts the long-term goals of the program, while contributing to the implementation of the program's development strategy. You may serve as the discipline's primary lead when working with stakeholders and utilize strong influential skills to drive improvements in software engineering processes and practices.

Primary expectations of a Back-end Software Engineer

• Demonstrates expertise, accountability, and ownership of their contributions to an application code base
• Maintains a high-level understanding of adjacent technical areas and ecosystems to effectively coordinate integration with those systems
• Diagnoses and effectively resolves issues with the systems they own, using incidents to inform educational opportunities and system improvements
• Actively mentors and assists more junior engineers in the development of their skills
• Effectively communicates technical issues and developments with team members and clients
• Participates in technical interviews with new candidates
• Strong influential skills to propose and evaluate multiple approaches to technical and process problems
• May serve as a mentor to individuals within the team
• May lead small, less critical, or temporary team structures and projects
• Presents design documents, system diagrams, etc. to clients, stakeholders, partners, and other engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of engineering experience
• Relevant years of experience may be substituted for education
• Demonstrates expert-level knowledge in backend engineering, showcasing advanced technical skills and deep expertise
• Experience with Java, AWS and Ruby on Rails
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

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Why IronArch Technology?

• Awarded Best Place to Work 8 times!
• Competitive compensation and market-leading bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental and vision benefits where a significant portion of the premium is subsidized by IronArch. For qualifying high deductible health plans, IronArch also contributes towards a Health Reimbursement Account to cover eligible medical expenses
• Company-provided healthcare concierge assistance to help explain your coverage in plain language; help you find, choose, and schedule quality care; and address billing, benefit, or claims concerns, potentially saving hours of your time
• 401(k) retirement plan where the company contributes dollar for dollar up to 3 percent, and 50 cents on the dollar for the 4th and 5th percent with immediate entry and immediate vesting
• 20 days of PTO accumulated per calendar year
• 11 paid holidays
• Bereavement, jury duty, parental (maternity/paternity/adoption), and military leaves
• Sabbatical programs
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life, accidental and indemnity income replacement benefits
• Professional development reimbursement
• Health club reimbursement
• Matching donation program and annual philanthropic activities
• Pet insurance
• And more!

Apply today to learn why IronArch Technology has been recognized as "Best Place to Work" for 8 years!

IronArch Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.