RogueThink Inc. · 15 hours ago
Microservices / API Developer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expRogueThink Inc is a forward-thinking IT services provider supporting mission-critical federal programs. The Microservices / API Developer will support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of modern service-oriented applications, focusing on building scalable, secure microservices and APIs that integrate with distributed systems and cloud-native platforms.
Cloud ComputingConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftware Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain microservices and RESTful APIs supporting mission applications
Implement backend services using modern programming languages and frameworks
Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to design service-oriented and event-driven architectures
Integrate APIs with databases, messaging systems, and external services
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
Support unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing efforts
Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving application defects
Work with DevSecOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
Support containerized application development and deployment in Kubernetes environments
Participate in agile development ceremonies and sprint planning activities
Develop and maintain technical documentation related to application components and APIs
Follow secure coding practices and support application security requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 2–6 years of relevant software development experience
Active Secret Clearance
Demonstrated experience developing backend services and APIs
Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Go, Node.js)
Hands-on experience building RESTful APIs and working with JSON-based services
Familiarity with microservices architecture concepts and service-to-service communication
Working knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases
Experience using version control systems (Git)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated build pipelines
Understanding of basic Linux operating system concepts
Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application-level issues
Preferred
Background supporting classified federal programs
Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker)
Familiarity with Kubernetes-based application deployments
Experience with API gateways and service discovery
Knowledge of messaging or streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, etc.)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Understanding of secure coding standards and application security best practices
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or configuration management concepts
Experience supporting modernization of legacy applications into microservices
Benefits
Performance bonuses are available to all employees and are based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.
Our 401(k) Matching program provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions to a traditional or Roth 401(k) through Vanguard.
$8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
$5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals
RogueThink offers competitive PTO policies that consider both program requirements and employee seniority.
We observe the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
We offer comprehensive insurance options, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance.
Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member
RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.
We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.
Company
RogueThink Inc.
In support of high-urgency and confidential projects and missions, RogueThink, Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jojo John
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President
Jason Singer, MBA
Vice President CFO/COO
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