Senior Software Developer

Brilliant Infotech Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant Infotech Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to design, develop, deploy, and support scalable enterprise applications and cloud-based solutions.

The role emphasizes Java 11/17/21, Spring Boot, microservices, RESTful APIs, and Microsoft Azure, with a focus on secure, high-performance systems. You will build distributed integrations, implement CI/CD pipelines, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years with Java 11+ (11/17/21), Spring Boot, and the Spring Framework.
• 5+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed enterprise applications.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous processing.
• Experience with JSON, XML, HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets, and third-party API integrations.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases (SQL Server or PostgreSQL).
• Proven experience troubleshooting performance, memory utilization, and production issues.
• Hands-on experience with Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, PRs, and release management.
• 3+ years of experience developing, deploying, and supporting apps on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Azure App Service, Functions, Container Apps, and Container Registry.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Storage, Key Vault, Monitor, and App Insights.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automated testing using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Maven or Gradle and Docker-based deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale apps using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Build secure, scalable RESTful APIs and integrate distributed enterprise systems.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native apps on Microsoft Azure.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and container deployments.
• Work with relational databases to optimize queries and data integrity.
• Monitor app health, investigate production incidents, and resolve performance issues.
• Apply security best practices using Azure Key Vault and related services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions.
• Support real-time data integrations and transit-related platforms where applicable.
• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and release management.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Azure

SQL

Git/GitHub

CI/CD

Maven/Gradle

Docker

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Docker

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Azure App Service

Job description

Location: Alexandria, VA – Hybrid (Candidates must be local to the area)

Duration: 12+ Months

Employment Type: W2/C2C Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to design, develop, deploy, and support scalable enterprise applications and cloud-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java 11/17/21, Spring Boot, microservices, RESTful APIs, Microsoft Azure, and relational databases.

The candidate will be responsible for building secure, high-performance applications, integrating distributed enterprise systems, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshooting production issues. Experience with large-scale transit systems, real-time data processing, or public-sector environments is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Java 11 or later (Java 11/17/21), Spring Boot, and the Spring Framework.
• 5+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed enterprise applications.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous processing.
• Experience working with JSON, XML, HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets, and third-party API integrations.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases, including Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Proven experience troubleshooting application performance, memory utilization, and production issues.
• Hands-on experience with Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and release management.
• 3+ years of experience developing, deploying, and supporting applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Container Registry.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automated testing using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Maven or Gradle and Docker‑based containerized deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Build and maintain secure, scalable RESTful APIs and integrate distributed enterprise systems.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure services.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and containerized deployments.
• Work with relational databases to develop efficient queries, optimize performance, and maintain data integrity.
• Monitor application health, investigate production incidents, and resolve performance and reliability issues.
• Implement security best practices using Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Entra ID, and related cloud services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions.
• Support real-time data integrations and transit‑related platforms where applicable.
• Contribute to application documentation, code reviews, release management, and continuous improvement initiatives.