Java Analytics Software Engineer 2

White Sky Technologies, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Competitive benefits

Job summary

White Sky Technologies, LLC in the United States seeks a senior Java Analytics Engineer to join our growing team. You will design and build backend services, RESTful APIs, and analytics components for government-facing solutions.

The ideal candidate has 14+ years of engineering experience, deep Java expertise with Spring Boot and Hibernate, and a track record delivering scalable systems. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and CI/CD are a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend Java development experience.
• Strong Java and JVM fundamentals; RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Relational DB design; NoSQL experience is a plus.
• Experience with Git, Linux/Unix, Agile, and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features.
• Debug and fix defects in existing software.
• Integrate software into new or modified environments.
• Develop data queries for databases or data repositories; write documentation.
• Lead one or more software development teams per project.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Hibernate

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Linux/Unix

Agile

Code reviews

CI/CD

Distributed systems

API design

Azure/AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python Bash PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Spring

Spring Boot

Hibernate

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

White Sky Technologies specializes in systems engineering and technology management solutions for U.S. Government clients. We are committed to meeting our customer's needs with a dedicated and highly qualified workforce.

We are seeking a Java Analytics Engineer to join our growing team!

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience developing backend systems in Java.
• Strong proficiency with Java and core JVM concepts.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Practical experience with Spring and Spring Boot with the ability to evaluate when it’s appropriate to use.
• Experience with Object-Relational Mapping frameworks such as Hibernate.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and schema design; experience with NoSQL technologies is a plus.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable software systems.
• Experience working with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience working in Linux and Unix environments (e.g. RHEL).
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Comfortable participating in code reviews and maintaining high code quality standards.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience making architectural decisions and guiding technical direction on backend systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build lightweight, purpose-fit solutions.
• Experience designing APIs and service boundaries in distributed systems.
• Experience with the Atlassian, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tool suites.
• Experience with automated testing, Test Driven Development, or similar quality-driven practices.
• Experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or other document/NoSQL datastores.
• Some frontend exposure (React, Angular, or similar) is a plus, though not required.
• Previous industry experience and experience working on fast-paced high complexity solutions for clients.
• Desire to grow and continue advancing with the company in the long-term.
• Experience in DevOps or related technical roles.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and infrastructure tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience with the Atlassian, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tool suites.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of Linux and Unix systems (e.g. RHEL).
• Experience working with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Requirements

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
  Write or review software and system documentation
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
  Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints;
• Perform quality control on team products
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• 14+yrs of experience as an engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity
• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four(4) years of additionalexperience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• Active TS/SCI w/ poly clearance

Salary range - $185,000-$210,000, based on qualifications/experience
Please check out our amazing benefits and generous PTO plan HERE!!
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