Backend Java Developer

International Executive Service Corps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NuAxis is seeking a Backend Java Developer for a full-time role to support a large-scale cloud-native enterprise application. The candidate will work in a Java microservices environment, contributing across development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Strong backend Java and Spring Boot experience, REST API design, and cloud deployment in AWS are essential. Familiarity with PostgreSQL, containers, CI/CD, and GitLab will help thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with backend Java.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum and full software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java backend services and microservices.
• Develop REST APIs using Spring/Spring Boot and integrate with databases.
• Work with AWS cloud environments and containerized deployments.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment with DevOps and QA.
• Write clean, well-tested code and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

AWS

Containers

CI/CD

Git/GitLab

Testing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS

Docker

GitLab

Terraform

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

Spring Boot

Job description

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.

Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose.

We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind.

We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivatedBackend Java Developer for a Full-Time position.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Backend Java Developer to support a large-scale, cloud-native enterprise application. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience and be comfortable working in an established Java microservices environment, contributing across development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java-based backend services and microservices.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs using Spring/Spring Boot.
• Work with PostgreSQL and troubleshoot application/database issues.
• Deploy and support applications in AWS cloud environments.
• Work with containers, Git/GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using automated testing practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues across applications, services, and databases.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, DevOps, and other team members in an Agile environment.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Experience with AWS and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with containers and CI/CD.
• Proficiency with Git/GitLab.
• Experience with automated testing and software development best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures.
• Experience with AWS SNS/SQS.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience supporting production-grade enterprise applications.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong hands-on backend Java development experience.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and across the full software development lifecycle

Our Profile

We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed.Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them.

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NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Learn Moreabout our Benefits and Culture!