Senior Software Developer - TS required to apply - Wash DC HYBRID

Bow Wave LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Wave LLC in Washington, District of Columbia, is seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the design and development of applications. This full-stack role focuses on utilizing Java Spring Boot for backend APIs and React for secure and responsive front-end development. Candidates must have substantial experience in database design, specifically with PostgreSQL, as well as a solid background in delivering large-scale enterprise applications. The role offers the chance to mentor and provide technical leadership within the team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development.
• 5+ years working with Java Spring Boot.
• 3+ years of experience with React.
• Experience in PostgreSQL design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack design and development using Java Spring Boot and React.
• Design and implement normalized PostgreSQL schemas supporting scalability.
• Develop and maintain secure RESTful APIs for data access.
• Mentor mid-level developers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

React

PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

TypeScript

CI/CD

Mentorship

Accessibility compliance

Job description

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES NEED APPLY

Senior Software Developer – Full Stack, Java Spring, PostgreSQL

Role Overview

The Senior Software Developer will lead the design and development of the new application. This role will design and implement backed APIs using Java Spring Boot, build secure and responsive UIs in React, and develop optimized PostgreSQL schemas and queries. The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise applications from concept through deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack design and development using Java Spring Boot and React.
• Design and implement normalized PostgreSQL schemas and entity relationships supporting system scalability.
• Develop and maintain secure RESTful APIs for data access and integration.
• Implement modern UI components using React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and reusable design patterns.
• Lead and document data migration efforts, ensuring integrity and consistency between legacy and new systems.
• Plan and execute application deployments, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor mid-level developers and provide technical leadership.
• Ensure compliance with 508 accessibility, enterprise security practices, and other practices as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development; 5+ years working with Java Spring Boot; 3+ years React.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL database design, normalization, and optimization.