Senior Developer (Java/Backend)

Overview

IgniteAction is seeking an experienced API Developer to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced APIs that drive innovative large public data discovery and analytics applications. As an API Developer, you will design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs and improve customer experiences using modern programming languages and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain API-driven mission critical enterprise applications throughout the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Build and optimize applications that leverage J2EE, Tomcat, Oracle RAC, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Aurora, ElasticSearch, OpenSearch.
• Support development and deployment of cloud-native Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes utilizing AWS Step Functions, Lambda, and EventBridge for improved automation and maintainability.
• Support database analysis, architecture, design, development, administration and capacity/storage, implementation, and operations of multi-terabytes scalable enterprise end-to-end backend database systems.
• Manage version control, development workflows, and CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub, Bitbucket, and Jira to enable rapid, dependable deployments.
• Follow Agile development principles within the SAFe framework, engaging in iterative development cycles, backlog prioritization, and adaptive planning.
• Conduct rigorous unit testing, integration testing, and automated deployment processes to ensure application quality, reliability, and security compliance.
• Perform ongoing application maintenance, including monitoring system performance, responding to incidents, and implementing patches and security updates.
• Design, customize, and optimize software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, integrating third-party components and automating maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, participate in architecture reviews, and deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Provide team-specific training as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, backend developer
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, API design principles, and API security best practices
• Experience with API frameworks such as Spring Boot, JaxRS, or Jersey
• Strong experience with databases such as Oracle, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Aurora and understanding of databases, data structures, algorithms, and indexes
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong skills preparing and presenting design/architectural documents to clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Experience with data search and discovery platforms such as OpenSearch highly preferred
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Aurora, Lambda, etc.) and best practices
• Experience with leveraging IaC developing automated deployment and orchestrations solutions using TerraForm, CloudFormation, and other scripting tools
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket)

Work Authorization

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain or maintain Public Trust (High) clearance.

Company

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services. With 26+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!

Advanced and Managed IT Services

Agile Software Development

DevSecOps

Cybersecurity

Health IT

C4ISR & SIGINT

Data Center Engineering & Operations

Why ActioNet?

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.

Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.

Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the twelfth year in a row (2014 - 2025). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.

What’s in It For You?

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education and Professional Training

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs

Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection

Paid Holidays: 11 per year

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability Insurance

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Direct Applicants only. No Agencies, No third-party recruiters, please.

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