Senior Java Backend Engineer — Cloud Microservices

General Dynamics - IT; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Senior Java Developer to design and build modern cloud-native applications in a fast-paced Agile environment. You’ll develop scalable microservices in Java/Kotlin, deploy in AWS with Docker/Kubernetes, and contribute to architecture and CI/CD practices.

The role emphasizes backend scalability, distributed systems, and leadership within Agile teams, with opportunities for mentoring and technical growth on mission-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 5+ years of software development experience
• 4+ years of Java development experience
• Experience with microservices, Spring, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of scalable backend architecture
• Experience leading Agile development teams
• Mentoring or technical leadership experience
• Linux experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java/Kotlin microservices
• Build high-throughput backend systems and APIs
• Deploy and support applications in AWS using Docker and Kubernetes
• Troubleshoot and optimize distributed systems
• Contribute to architecture, CI/CD, and engineering best practices
• Collaborate across Agile teams to deliver mission-focused solutions

Skills

Java development

Microservices

Spring ecosystem

Agile leadership

Backend architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Maven

GitLab CI/CD

IntelliJ

VSCode

Kafka

Cassandra

DynamoDB

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Senior Java Developer to design and build modern cloud-native applications in a fast-paced Agile environment. You’ll develop scalable microservices in Java/Kotlin, deploy in AWS with Docker/Kubernetes, and contribute to architecture and CI/CD practices.

The role emphasizes backend scalability, distributed systems, and leadership within Agile teams, with opportunities for mentoring and technical growth on mission-focused projects.