Jr. Backend Developer

Swartek Corporation; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Swartek Corporation seeks a Backend Developer to design and build Java/J2EE applications using REST/JSON, Spring, and SpringBoot. You will contribute to web-based solutions, participate in Agile processes, and support production alongside a proactive team.

The role requires strong Java/J2EE, REST/JSON, and AWS experience, plus Git, Maven, and modern IDE proficiency. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and ongoing improvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong Java/J2EE experience with RESTful services.
• Hands-on Spring, SpringBoot, Spring MVC, and JPA.
• Proficient in JSON/XML, and web services (REST, SOAP).
• Experience with GIT and GitHub/Bitbucket workflows.
• Familiarity with Maven build tool and IDEs like VS Code/IntelliJ.
• Database design and SQL querying experience.
• Experience with AWS services and microservices.
• Experience with API documentation and unit testing.
• Production support and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java/J2EE web applications using REST/JSON and Spring/SpringBoot.
• Design and implement software to meet business requirements.
• Follow Agile life cycle and create design docs.
• Provide production support and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Java programming

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Microservices

J2EE

JSON/XML

GIT

Maven

SQL databases

Unit testing

Production support

AWS

AI coding assistants

Tools

GitHub

Bitbucket

VS Code

IntelliJ

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Location: Remote (DC/VA/MD area preferred)

Position Description

Backend Developer with experience in developing J2EE applications using REST/JSON, Spring, SpringBoot, J2EE. Designs, develops, and implements web-based Java applications to support business requirements. Follows approved Agile life cycle methodologies, creates design documents & performs program coding. Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation. Works a portion of their time as a member of the production support team.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including identifying areas for improvement to processes or applications
• Strong knowledge of and experience with Java programming language and related Technologies like J2EE, Streams API, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, Spring, Springboot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, JPA, Web Services (REST, Soap), XSLT, XML, JSON
• Strong experience with the GIT version control system and familiarity with code repository hosting services such as GitHub and BitBucket
• Strong experience with the Maven build tool
• Strong experience with a modern IDE such as VS Code or Intellij
• Strong experience with relational databases and queries
• Strong experience with production support and issue resolution
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with documenting technical specifics and/or tech design
• Experience designing and performing unit testing, functional testing, and code reviews
• Experience with Database design including Stored Procedures, DML and DDL tasks
• Experience with AWS Services
• Experience using AI Coding Assistants

Preferred Skills

• Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Ember, EXT, Angular, Bootstrap
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence, or other project/issue tracking software
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines/tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Experience with the Python programming language
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Ember, EXT, Angular, Bootstrap
• Experience with performance/profiling tools, and hands-on debugging skills on any preferred IDE
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Security & Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for at least 3 years

Salary Range

$7,000–$82,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, technical proficiency, job-related qualifications, and project requirements.