Backend Engineer

Exiger; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Time Off

Industry leading health benefits

16 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible work approach

Wellness programming

Career development reimbursement

Job summary

Exiger is seeking a highly motivated Java Developer in McLean, Virginia to join a strong development team focused on innovation. The role involves developing software aligned with business requirements and improving deliverables.

The ideal candidate will possess 5-8 years of experience in Java, adapt to dynamic environments, and have excellent communication skills. This position offers industry-leading benefits, discretionary time off, and a flexible hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of software development experience in Java.
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Understanding of different messaging protocols (SOAP, REST, XML, JSON, HTML).

Responsibilities

• Develop software based on evolving business requirements.
• Participate in design and peer reviews.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.

Skills

Ability to quickly learn and adapt

Commitment to quality software delivery

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science

Tools

Java

Spring DI

Job description

Who We Are:

Exiger transforms supply chains into a strategic advantage-advancing our mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Our AI platform, 1Exiger, delivers instant visibility into complex supplier ecosystems, leveraging proprietary data and advanced AI to surface risk, automate compliance, and unlock efficiencies and cost savings to strengthen long-term resilience. Trusted by 550+ global customers-including Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies-Exiger is a recognized, award-winning leader in supply chain AI and a FedRAMP authorized provider to the federal government.

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic person who is looking to meet the challenges and reap the rewards of developing an innovative technology product. The Java Developer is responsible for working with a strong development team to create world‑class software for world‑class clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop software based on evolving business requirements while ensuring alignment to current and developing architecture
• Understand and help refine un‑stated requirements
• Participate in design and peer reviews
• Take responsibility for the quality of deliverables
• Proactively identify areas for improvement, seek solutions and make recommendations

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a dynamic environment
• Commitment to delivery of quality software
• Excellent Communication Skills

Professional Experience Required

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or similar program.
• 5-8 years of software development experience in Java
• Exposure to inversion of control/Spring DI patterns
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Understanding of different messaging protocols and format standards and languages (SOAP, REST, XML, JSON, HTML)

Benefits

• Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off
• Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits
• Competitive compensation package
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable
• Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming
• Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications

Location and Format

This is a full‑time hybrid opportunity in Loveland, OH with 1‑2 days in office per week for meaningful team collaboration and events.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.