Senior API / Microservices Developer

Accountabilities: Design, develop, and modernize enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture, replacing legacy components with scalable and maintainable solutions.

Build secure, high-performance REST APIs and integrate them with existing systems, databases, and external services while ensuring data consistency and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, government stakeholders, developers, analysts, and data engineers to define technical solutions and support modernization initiatives.

Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability while implementing best practices for architecture, testing, deployment, and documentation.

Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, participate in code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and mentor junior developers.

Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives while leveraging AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and software quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

9+ years of experience developing enterprise Java applications with strong expertise in modern software engineering practices.

Advanced proficiency with Java (version 21 or later), Spring Boot, Spring Data, REST API development, JPA/Hibernate, relational databases, Git/GitHub, and testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito.

Experience designing and implementing microservices, API-first architectures, performance optimization, and secure software solutions.

Familiarity with tools such as Maven, Swagger/OpenAPI, API testing platforms, and AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.

Strong analytical, debugging, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating effectively within distributed remote teams.

U.S. citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain an EPA Public Trust Level 4 clearance.

Benefits

Salary range of $112,840 – $132,250 USD annually, based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Fully remote work environment with flexible work schedules.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

Generous paid time off, paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.

Short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, accident insurance, and additional wellness benefits.

AI-powered career development tools, internal mobility opportunities, and continuous learning resources.

Collaborative, innovation-focused culture with opportunities to work on meaningful government modernization projects.

Minimal travel requirements (less than 10%).

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!  Why Apply Through Jobgether? 

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

#LI-CL1