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Xcelerate Solutions · 5 days ago

Java Developer (Mid - SME Level)

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Java Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical systems within an Agile and DevOps framework. The role involves building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend microservices and contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend microservices using Java and the Spring Framework to meet customer information technology needs

Participate in and direct software programming initiatives, shaping backend architecture, mentoring team members, and conducting code reviews

Develop and direct software system validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon, integrating custom-developed software solutions that leverage automated deployment technologies

Develop, prototype, and deploy cloud-based solutions using commercial platform services (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)

Conduct proof-of-concept, performance, and end-to-end testing to ensure systems meet mission-driven infrastructure and performance requirements

Support the Agile software development lifecycle and collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and technical team members to ensure user story alignment and implementation

Document and execute system software development and deployment, leveraging GitFlow, GitHub, Jenkins, and scripting languages such as Python and Bash

Apply software development best practices and standard operating procedures to deliver innovative, secure, and reliable technical solutions that support customer missions

Qualification

JavaSpring FrameworkMicroservices ArchitectureAgile MethodologiesDevOps PracticesJUnitPythonBashAWSCloud PlatformsRESTful APIElasticsearchPostgreSQLDynamoDBKafkaAWS SQS/SNSAWS LambdaAWS S3CI/CD PipelinesVersion ControlIssue Tracking

Required

Extensive experience with Agile methodologies, service-oriented architectures, and modern DevOps practices

Advanced proficiency with Java, the Spring Framework, and microservices architecture, including RESTful API implementation and integration with relational and NoSQL databases

Strong background in developing software that interfaces with data technologies such as Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS, AWS Lambda, and AWS S3

Proven experience integrating and delivering within DevOps toolsets and automated CI/CD pipelines

Direct experience with JUnit, Python, and Bash for performance testing and scripting in an Agile environment

Hands-on experience with commercial cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and leveraging cloud data services (S3, RDS, EFS)

Experience with version control systems and issue tracking systems to ensure collaboration, visibility, and quality

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required

High school diploma plus 8 - 20+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree plus 4 – 10 years of relevant experience

Master's degree plus 4 - 15+ years of relevant experience

Doctorate and 13+ years of relevant experience