Senior Java Full Stack Developer

Tarkik Solutions Incorporated; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkik Solutions Incorporated seeks an experienced backend engineer to design, build, and maintain enterprise Java/JEE services using Spring and Spring Boot in an AWS environment. You will develop high-performance RESTful APIs, containerize services with Docker, and orchestrate them with Kubernetes and Helm, while implementing secure CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing unit and integration tests, and ensuring production reliability in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• US Citizenship Required due to DHS Public Trust requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise Java/JEE backend services using Spring and Spring Boot.
• Build high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices across distributed systems.
• Containerize and deploy services using Docker; manage Kubernetes and Helm.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Harness.
• Design and support applications running in AWS environments.
• Write automated tests (unit, integration, Selenium, TDD/BDD).
• Document and test APIs; collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure solutions.
• Participate in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives; communicate progress and blockers clearly.
• Debug and resolve issues in existing code; perform code reviews and ensure quality.

Skills

Java/JEE

Spring

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Jenkins

Harness

GitHub

Splunk

Selenium

Artillery

Insomnia

Job description

Our teams use DevSecOps best practices to deliver, operate, and modernize complex, large-scale, internet-facing web and mobile applications and IT systems in an AWS cloud environment. We work with modern, open-source technologies and managed cloud services, and we put strong customer engagement at the center of how we deliver.

Duties

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise Java/JEE backend services using Spring and Spring Boot
• Build high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices, including integration across distributed systems and event-driven architectures
• Containerize and deploy services using Docker, and manage orchestration with Kubernetes and Helm
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Harness, Jenkins) that automate testing, security scanning, and deployment
• Design and support applications running in enterprise-scale AWS environments
• Write and execute automated tests (unit, integration, Selenium, Artillery, Insomnia, TDD/BDD)
• Document and test APIs
• Work with cross-functional teams to turn requirements into high-quality, secure solutions
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, communicating progress and blockers clearly
• Debug and resolve issues in existing code to keep applications running smoothly and securely
• Perform code reviews to uphold quality, coverage, and coding standards
• Collaborate with QA to identify, track (Jira), and resolve defects
• Monitor application performance in production and implement improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or any related field
• 8+ years of relevant work experience supporting complex projects
• US Citizenship Required - Because of DHS Public Trust requirements, the customer will ONLY accept US Citizens (no Green Cards or professional visas)
• Ability to obtain and hold a DHS Public Trust position and favorable suitability through a component background investigation

Strong knowledge and experience in:

• Java / JEE and object-oriented design
• Spring Framework and Spring Boot, including Spring REST, Spring Data, and Spring Security
• Microservices architecture and design patterns
• Designing, developing, and consuming RESTful/JSON APIs
• SQL and ORM frameworks (JPA/Hibernate)
• Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Enterprise-scale applications in AWS
• CI/CD with at least one DevSecOps tool such as Jenkins or Harness
• Automated testing tools and practices (Selenium, Artillery, Insomnia, TDD, BDD)
• Agile methodologies and tools
• Strong communication skills, self-starter mindset, and the ability to understand business requirements

Preferred

• Existing DHS Public Trust, active CBP BI, or DoD Secret/Top Secret clearance
• Message queues and event-driven architecture
• Git / GitHub
• Splunk
• Amazon Aurora, Redshift, S3, ECS
• Rancher
• Knowledge of SAFe

Work Location

• DC/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) candidates: Require 1 day per week on-site in Ashburn, VA