Senior Java Backend Lead (TS/SCI) Cloud-Native Microservices

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 164,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid education and certifications

Vacation and holidays

Internal mobility support

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation and bonus

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Senior Java Developer to design and build cloud-native applications for national security missions. You’ll work in a fast-paced Agile environment solving backend challenges with scalable microservices.

The role emphasizes modern tech stack including Java/Kotlin, Spring, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, with opportunities to contribute to architecture and CI/CD while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

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.

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

Agile software development

Kubernetes

Java development

Spring Boot

AWS

Docker

Microservices

Kotlin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Docker

AWS

GitLab CI/CD

Maven

ReactJS

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Senior Java Developer to design and build cloud-native applications for national security missions. You’ll work in a fast-paced Agile environment solving backend challenges with scalable microservices.

The role emphasizes modern tech stack including Java/Kotlin, Spring, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, with opportunities to contribute to architecture and CI/CD while collaborating across cross-functional teams.