Enterprise - Back End Software Engineer - Java, REST, Kubernetes

Erias Ventures•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Erias Ventures is seeking a talented Software Engineer with strong back-end development experience, particularly in Hadoop and microservices, to join a small, high-impact software team. This role offers the opportunity to take ideas from concept to working prototype in fast, iterative cycles and solve complex problems in distributed systems. You will work as a hands-on engineer on a close-knit team, designing and building scalable back-end services and data-intensive systems that support mission-critical applications.

Requirements

A current Top-Secret/SCI with FS polygraph security clearance is required.
Fourteen (14) years’ of relevant experience in software engineering, modernization, or solution architecture.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required.
Strong Java development skills for back-end and service-layer implementations
Experience building and consuming RESTful services
Hands-on experience with containers (Podman and/or Docker)
Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Practical experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
Back-end development experience with Hadoop or similar big-data processing frameworks
Familiarity with two or more of the following: Processing paradigms: Machine Learning workflows, streaming data processing, and/or batch processing pipelines
Familiarity with two or more of the following: Data stores: MongoDB, ArangoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL (data modeling, performance tuning, and operations)

Nice To Haves

Experience deploying and operating applications in cloud environments such as AWS or on hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI)
Familiarity with observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing) for distributed systems
Experience working in agile or iterative development environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex back-end software systems based on documented requirements
Implement services and data pipelines using Hadoop and related big-data technologies
Build and evolve microservices-based architectures, including service boundaries, APIs, and inter-service communication patterns
Utilize sound software design and development methodologies to build, integrate, and execute simulations in development and test environments
Provide input to system and software design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse strategies, and effective use of COTS/GOTS components versus new development
Perform requirements analysis and synthesis from system level down to individual services and modules
Implement and consume RESTful APIs to integrate back-end services with other systems and client applications
Containerize services (e.g., Podman/Docker) and deploy them to orchestrated environments (e.g., Kubernetes)
Diagnose and resolve complex issues in distributed systems, including performance analysis, latency reduction, and scalability tuning
Apply strong analytical troubleshooting and performance evaluation techniques across the stack
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to refine requirements, estimate work, and deliver incremental value
Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of engineering practices
Work independently when needed, demonstrating ownership, follow-through, and clear communication

Benefits

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training