Backend Web Developer

Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Web Developer with a strong focus on Java-based development to support mission-critical government systems. This role operates within an Agile DevOps environment, building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate is a strong Java backend engineer experienced in enterprise-level applications, microservices architecture, and cloud-based deployments. The role emphasizes AWS-native containerized solutions using AWS ECS (Elastic Container Service). Experience with Python/Django is a plus but not required. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and enterprise web applications Build scalable applications using Java (Spring / Spring Boot) Develop and deploy containerized microservices using AWS ECS Participate in Agile development processes (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and system design needs Support CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployments Provide Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support, including troubleshooting and resolving production issues Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability Contribute to technical documentation and deliverables Participate in cloud migration and modernization initiatives Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of backend software development experience Strong proficiency in Java Hands-on experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL Experience working in Linux environments (RHEL preferred) Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices Understanding of software design patterns and scalable architecture Preferred Qualifications Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, ELB, etc.) Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration, including: AWS ECS (Elastic Container Service) (preferred) Kubernetes (nice to have) Experience with Docker-based microservices architecture Exposure to Elasticsearch or Solr Experience with Python and Django (nice to have) Familiarity with Apache, Nginx, or Varnish Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, LESS, etc.) Technical Environment Languages: Java (primary), Python (optional), JavaScript Frameworks: Spring Boot, Django (optional) Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, ELB, ECS) Containers: Docker, AWS ECS, Kubernetes (optional) Tools: Jenkins, Git, Terraform Search/ETL: Elasticsearch, Solr Systems: Linux (RHEL), VMware Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, AJAX Key Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong organizational and time management skills Experience in enterprise or government environments is a plus J-18808-Ljbffr