Backend Developer

Swartek Corporation; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Swartek Corporation is seeking a Java Developer to build cloud-native microservices on AWS, focusing on REST APIs, automation, and quality assurance.

You will work in a remote-friendly environment, implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum Java backend experience with Spring/Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Experience with AWS services and message brokers.
• API design, documentation, and secure coding incl. OWASP patterns.
• Unit and integration testing, automation, and code reviews.
• SQL proficiency and relational DB concepts including stored procedures.
• GitHub-based CI/CD with containerized packaging and deployment using Docker/Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to improve code/processes; document designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud-native Java microservices on AWS.
• Implement RESTful APIs and scalable backend services.
• Drive quality with automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment and review code.

Skills

Java backend

Spring/Spring Boot

API design

Security (OWASP)

Unit/Integration testing

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

Emerging tech awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

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 GitHub-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 CloudWatch, AppDynamics, 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.