Weekend Backend Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both back-end and front-end development, bringing a wealth of knowledge in multiple programming languages and frameworks. This role demands a self-starter who can take vaguely defined tasks and independently deliver high-quality solutions.
The Williamsburg and Epsilon programs produce Mission Management web applications for the Intelligence Community, leveraging cloud-based microservices architecture. Responsibilities include:

• Utilize Java, including JEE and REST web services, for back-end development.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.

• Produce detailed specifications and write software code

• Work closely with system engineers, and SMEs to understand functional requirements

• Create unit tests and integration tests while supporting formal testing

• Provide input into training manuals for users

• Maintain knowledge of feature and technical changes in the application

• Apply Agile software development methodologies in your work.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and the evolution of our tech stack.

Requirements

• Education: bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Strong Java skills, including JEE and REST web services.

• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres.

• Familiarity with Linux environments.

• Experience with Java microservice application and interface design and development.

• Understanding of Agile Scrum practices and traditional waterfall projects.

• Must have an active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access with a FS/Poly no exceptions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing microservices using Spring Boot and the Spring Framework

• Experience working with scalable and distributed message bus such as Apache Kafka

• Experience applying DevOps best practices and leveraging tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Docker

• Experience developing secure RESTful web services integrating Identity Management tools such as Keycloak and LDAP

• Ability to work with container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm

• Knowledge of in-memory storage solutions (Redis) as well as AWS S3-compliant object stores

• Experience applying DevOps best practices in day-to-day software development

Benefits
Work/Life Balance
Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.
Pay Range
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.
Flex Time
Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John's IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.
Individual Benefits Account (IBA)
To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset - the employee.
The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:
IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee's monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee's salary.
Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)
The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee's behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee's compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.
Stock Options
Because Northstrat is an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options. Employees have the opportunity to receive additional stock options based on accomplishment of individual performance goals. Stock owners elect the Board of Directors and are directly impacted by the success of the company.
Lifelong Learning
Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.
Join Our Talented Team
We hire the BEST employees and value each one. Since 2021, The Washington Post has recognized Northstrat among its "Top Workplaces". We think that your friends and family will like it here too, so we offer employee referral incentives.
Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.