Java Backend Engineer — AI-Driven Microservices

Agile Defense, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense, Inc. is seeking a Java Engineer to build distributed backend services and durable APIs for a Hub‑and‑Spoke architecture. You'll contribute to enterprise AI operations, cloud-native microservices, and scalable workflows as part of a mission-focused team.

The role requires 1–3 years of Java/Spring Boot experience, RESTful API design, and a Secret clearance. Onsite twice weekly in Rosslyn, VA, with collaboration across AI, DevSecOps, data, platform engineering, and cybersecurity

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1 - 3 years of experience.
• Secret Clearance Required.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Background designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with core AWS services.
• Experience collaborating with AI, DevSecOps, data, platform engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
• Familiarity with Django, NATS, Kafka, Redis, ClickHouse, OpenTelemetry, OpenRouter, and LiteLLM is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement API endpoints and business logic for wrapper service.
• Develop features for OpenFGA data model management.
• Write unit tests and integration tests.
• Debug and resolve software defects.
• Assist with documentation and code examples.
• Participate in code reviews and team ceremonies.
• Support onboarding team with technical questions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

AWS

OpenFGA

Django

NATS

Kafka

Redis

ClickHouse

OpenTelemetry

OpenRouter

LiteLLM

Secret Clearance

Rosslyn VA onsite

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Agile Defense, Inc. is seeking a Java Engineer to build distributed backend services and durable APIs for a Hub‑and‑Spoke architecture. You'll contribute to enterprise AI operations, cloud-native microservices, and scalable workflows as part of a mission-focused team.

The role requires 1–3 years of Java/Spring Boot experience, RESTful API design, and a Secret clearance. Onsite twice weekly in Rosslyn, VA, with collaboration across AI, DevSecOps, data, platform engineering, and cybersecurity