{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d44799bf24a7601437806395","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d44799bf24a7601437806395","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d44799bf24a7601437806395","title":"Remote Senior Software Engineer (Java/ Cloud)","description":"DescriptionTitle:SeniorSoftware Engineer (Java/ Cloud)\r\nLocation:Remote (U.S. Based)\r\nTerms:Full-time\r\nClearance:U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a High-Level Public Trust clearance supporting USPTO\r\nTravel:0–10%\r\nRESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.That’s RIVA.We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for Federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions—we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.RIVA’s culture is built on four core values:Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability (R.I.V.A.). They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one—all while building a career that lasts.Program Overview\r\nRIVA Solutions supports the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by delivering modern, secure, and scalable enterprise software systems that support mission-critical business operations across the patent and trademark lifecycle.\r\nRIVA partners closely with USPTO stakeholders to design, build, deploy, and operate complex systems using modern Java/Spring technologies, cloud-native architectures, and DevSecOps practices. Our work emphasizes long-term maintainability, system reliability, security, and operational excellence in highly visible federal environments.\r\nPosition Overview\r\nRIVA Solutions is seeking a SeniorSoftware Engineer (Java/Cloud)who is a hands-on senior engineer, not a purely feature-focused developer. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong system design instincts, and direct ownership of production systems.\r\nThe ideal candidate has experience building, deploying, and supporting complex applications in live environments and is comfortable being accountable for system behavior after release. This role is well-suited for an engineer who enjoys owning systems end-to-end, including deployment support, troubleshooting production issues, addressing technical debt, and improving operational reliability.\r\nThis is not a greenfield-only or heads-down coding role. The Senior Full Stack Developer will collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and DevOps teams to bridge legacy systems and modern cloud-based solutions while ensuring code quality, scalability, and system stability.\r\nCore Responsibilities\r\nDesign, develop, and maintain high-quality Java-based applications with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and performance\r\nTake hands-on ownership of production systems, including supporting deployments, troubleshooting production issues, and resolving incidents\r\nLead full-stack development efforts across backend services and front-end integrations, with a backend-leaning focus\r\nArchitect and implement services using Java 20+, SpringBoot/Core/Cloud and Hibernate/JPA to build maintainable, testable, high-performing services\r\nDesign and optimize data access layers using Hibernate (JPA) and advanced SQL; support Oracle today while contributing to future migration efforts to PostgreSQL (schema/query tuning, compatibility considerations)\r\nTroubleshoot and remediate production performance issues across the stack (API, ORM, database), including Hibernate query tuning, indexing, and SQL optimization\r\nDesign and implement secure, scalable RESTful APIs\r\nParticipate directly in CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting, deployment support, and release validation using GitLab and SonarQube\r\nManage build automation and dependency management using Maven\r\nImplement and enforce testing strategies using TDD and BDD, leveraging JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, and Spock\r\nBuild accessibility considerations into application design and implementation, ensuring compliance with Section 508 standards\r\nSupport containerized and serverless workloads in AWS, including ECS, Fargate, and Kubernetes\r\nCollaborate with DevOps teams to understand, maintain, and troubleshoot Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools)\r\nMake informed architectural trade-offs related to performance, scalability, maintainability, and operational risk\r\nConduct code reviews, mentor other developers, and uphold engineering best practices\r\nEnsure system uptime, performance, and stability across development, test, and production environments\r\nMinimum Qualifications\r\nBachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and 10+ years of experience, orMaster’sdegree (MA/MS) and 8+ years of experience in software development\r\nExtensive hands-on experience with Java 20+ and object-oriented design principles\r\nStrong expertise with Oracle databases and advanced SQL, with hands-on PostgreSQL experience (or demonstrated ability supporting Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration initiatives)\r\nDeep knowledge of the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Core, Spring Cloud) and Hibernate/JPA for ORM-based enterprise applications\r\nProven experience designing and maintaining enterprise persistence layers (ORM mappings, transactions, performance optimization) using Hibernate/JPA\r\nProven experience designing and supporting distributed systems and service-basedarchitecture\r\nDemonstrated ownership of production systems, including post-deployment support\r\nExperience troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines and deployment issues\r\nProficiency with Git and modern branching and release strategies\r\nExperience working in Agile development environments\r\nStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams\r\nAbility to obtain and maintain a High-Level Public Trust clearance\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience with Angular or similar front-end frameworks (integration-focused, not UI-specialist)\r\nExperience supporting database modernization efforts, including Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations (schema conversion, SQL refactoring, performance tuning)\r\nStrong experience with AWS cloud services, particularly containerized and serverless workloads\r\nHands-on experience with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools\r\nPrior experience supporting USPTO or other federal systems\r\nExperience serving as a senior engineer on complex, long-lived, product-centric platforms\r\nExposure to performance tuning, production monitoring, and system observability\r\nPreferred Certifications\r\nAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner\r\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect\r\nAWS Certified Developer\r\nSalary\r\nUp to $150,000 per year, based on experience\r\nRIVA Benefits\r\nPaid Time Off / Sick Leave\r\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Coverage\r\nLife Insurance\r\nRetirement Benefits / 401K with company matching\r\nHSA/FSA Spending Accounts\r\nLong- and Short-term Disability\r\nPet Insurance\r\nWellness Program Initiatives\r\nRIVA Flex\r\nAdditional Workplace Benefits\r\nEqual Opportunity Statement\r\nRIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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This role requires deep technical expertise, strong system design instincts, and direct ownership of production systems.\r\nThe ideal candidate has experience building, deploying, and supporting complex applications in live environments and is comfortable being accountable for system behavior after release. This role is well-suited for an engineer who enjoys owning systems end-to-end, including deployment support, troubleshooting production issues, addressing technical debt, and improving operational reliability.\r\nThis is not a greenfield-only or heads-down coding role. 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