Senior Java Backend Engineer for Naval Systems

Sabre Systems Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sabre Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team supporting the U.S. Navy aircraft platforms, including the P-8A Poseidon.

You will develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices using Java frameworks, participate in design and architecture, and ensure scalable, high-performance systems. The role requires seven years of Java experience, proficiency with Spring/Hibernate/JPA, REST APIs, and a DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science, Computer Systems Information Management, IT, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Java software development.
• Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Knowledge of database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL) and SQL.
• Experience with Git version control
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Maven) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of software design patterns and principles (e.g., SOLID, MVC).
• Ability to work independently, be a problem solver and strong desire to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Participate in full software development lifecycle activities including requirements, design, development, integration, and test.
• Participate in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with senior developers and architects to create technical designs and specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code following best practices.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices using Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate).
• Implement new features and functionality based on business requirements.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and issues.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Write tests to ensure code quality.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives as part of the Agile development process.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture.
• Document processes, workflows, and troubleshooting steps for future reference.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Java technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing systems and processes.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Self-motivated individual willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

REST APIs

JavaScript

SQL

PostgreSQL

Git

Maven

CI/CD

SOLID MVC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/CSIM/IT/Electrical Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

Git

Maven

Spring

Hibernate

JPA

PostgreSQL

REST

CI/CD

Job description

Sabre Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team supporting the U.S. Navy aircraft platforms, including the P-8A Poseidon.

You will develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices using Java frameworks, participate in design and architecture, and ensure scalable, high-performance systems. The role requires seven years of Java experience, proficiency with Spring/Hibernate/JPA, REST APIs, and a DoD clearance.