Backend Engineer, Java - Remote

About the CompanyEverforth Apex is a global IT services company serving clients across a range of industries. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, offering professional development resources, technical training, certification support, and employee benefits. Its recognition includes ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® for Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® recognition in the United Kingdom and Mexico.About the RoleEverforth Apex is seeking a Java Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy backend software applications for a federal program. This role requires strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, messaging systems, cloud services, and automated testing. Working within a SAFe Agile environment, the engineer will collaborate with product owners, Scrum Masters, and DevSecOps engineers to deliver reliable software, resolve technical issues, and improve development processes.This position is remote and requires U.S. citizenship, along with the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. The role description references both Department of Defense clearance eligibility and Public Trust clearance requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy software applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.Participate in all stages of the Agile development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.Follow coding standards, conduct code reviews, and write unit tests to maintain software quality.Collaborate with product owners, Scrum Masters, and DevSecOps engineers to deliver software solutions.Troubleshoot application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.Create and maintain technical documentation for applications and development processes.Improve development tools, workflows, and practices to increase efficiency and software quality.Develop and maintain REST APIs, microservices, and synchronous and asynchronous service communication patterns.Work with databases, cloud infrastructure, containerization technologies, monitoring tools, and automated testing frameworks as required.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.At least five years of software development experience, primarily focused on Java and backend technologies.Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API development, microservices architecture, ActiveMQ, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.Experience defining API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.Experience with synchronous REST communication and asynchronous messaging technologies, including ActiveMQ, Amazon MQ, and SQS.Familiarity with GitHub, Jenkins, and CI/CD practices.Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL, and data modeling.Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Cucumber.Working knowledge of Python, Bash scripting, Linux, AWS services, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.Experience with AWS services including Amazon MQ, SQS, S3, EC2, EKS, RDS, and CloudWatch.Familiarity with monitoring and performance tools such as Apache JMeter, Grafana, Splunk, Datadog, and CloudWatch.Knowledge of analytics and search tools such as AWS QuickSight and Elasticsearch.Experience with Agile methodologies, including SAFe and Scrum, and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.Preferred QualificationsSAFe Agile certification.Experience in healthcare IT and knowledge of regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.Familiarity with CMS processes and standards.Experience developing responsive, dynamic user interfaces using Angular or React.Ability to translate UI/UX wireframes and prototypes into functional applications.Location and Work ArrangementRemote – United States.Benefits and Professional DevelopmentEverforth Apex offers medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental insurance options. Additional programs include an employee stock purchase plan, a 401(k) plan with company matching after 12 months of tenure, and a Health Savings Account for eligible employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.Employees can also access the SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to eight free counseling sessions, along with corporate savings and discount programs. Professional development resources include on-demand training, certification preparation, technical and leadership courses, and discounts through professional associations. Access to certain training resources begins after six months of tenure. A dedicated consultant support team and certified career coach are also available.Security and Employment RequirementsCandidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition of continued employment. The role description also specifies eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.Equal Employment OpportunityEverforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, domestic partner status, marital status, disability, crime-victim status, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable law.Applicants who need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for an interview or to use the company’s website for a job search or application may contact the Benefits Department at the contact information provided by Everforth Apex. This contact is reserved for ADA accommodation requests.