Java Backend Engineer I (Hybrid, VA)

Agile Defense, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense in Rosslyn, VA is seeking a Java Engineer to build distributed backend services and durable APIs for a modern Hub‑and‑Spoke architecture supporting operational AI and mission systems.

You will contribute to development and supporting tools, design, develop, and maintain microservices that run on cloud‑native platforms, with CI/CD and high reliability across all workflows. Onsite two days per week, hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional Java development experience.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Proficient with AWS core services.

Responsibilities

• Implement API endpoints and backend logic for services
• Develop microservices for distributed architecture
• Write unit and integration tests
• Support CI/CD pipeline improvements
• Assist with documentation and code examples
• Participate in code reviews and team ceremonies
• Collaborate with AI and security teams as needed
• Troubleshoot defects and optimize performance

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

AWS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Agile Defense in Rosslyn, VA is seeking a Java Engineer to build distributed backend services and durable APIs for a modern Hub‑and‑Spoke architecture supporting operational AI and mission systems.

You will contribute to development and supporting tools, design, develop, and maintain microservices that run on cloud‑native platforms, with CI/CD and high reliability across all workflows. Onsite two days per week, hybrid work model.