Remote Java Backend Engineer - Cleared DoD Program

BizFirst; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BizFirst is looking for a Software Developer (Cleared) to support mission-critical systems for the Department of Defense. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining Java-based applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance and have extensive experience in backend development, RESTful APIs, and microservices. This is a remote position offering the opportunity to work on critical national security operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework.
• Familiarity with relational databases, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based applications supporting DoD systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps, cloud, and data teams to integrate backend services.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

BizFirst is looking for a Software Developer (Cleared) to support mission-critical systems for the Department of Defense. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining Java-based applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance and have extensive experience in backend development, RESTful APIs, and microservices. This is a remote position offering the opportunity to work on critical national security operations.