Job Description
Job DescriptionS2Alliance Inc. is seeking an experienced Java Software Engineer to support a suite of software applications for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This role is primarily focused on Java backend development, Spring/Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and database technologies. Experience with React or Angular is a plus but is not required.
At S2Alliance Inc., our people are at the center of everything we do. We provide a collaborative and transparent work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
If you are an experienced Java developer looking for an opportunity to work on enterprise-scale applications supporting a federal customer, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies.
- Develop backend services and applications using Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and microservices architecture.
- Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and web services.
- Develop scalable and reliable solutions for enterprise applications.
- Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established software engineering standards.
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, application releases, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, business analysts, and other stakeholders in an Agile development environment.
- Support application enhancements, modernization initiatives, and ongoing maintenance activities.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of professional Java development experience, including enterprise Java applications.
- Strong experience with Java/J2EE and Java 8 or higher.
- Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and Spring Data.
- Experience designing and developing microservices and RESTful APIs.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks and software development best practices.
- Experience with Gradle, Git, JSON, and related development tools.
- Experience working with application/web servers and web services.
- Working knowledge of database technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
- Experience working within Agile software development methodologies.
- Understanding of software release procedures, coding standards, design documentation, configuration management, and change management processes.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Front-end development experience with React or Angular is a plus.
- Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript is a plus.
- Experience supporting large-scale federal government applications is desirable.
- Previous experience supporting DHS or CBP programs is a plus.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Front-end development: 1 year (Preferred)
- CSS: 1 year (Preferred)
- Angular: 1 year (Preferred)
- Java: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashburn, VA 20147
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and years of relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a DHS Public Trust. An active DHS Public Trust or Top Secret (TS) clearance is a plus, but not required.
Relocation: Candidates should be local to the Ashburn, VA area or willing to relocate.