Backend Developer

Razor•Alexandria, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Razor is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop, implement, and support Java-based enterprise applications within a large federal technology environment. This position will develop J2EE applications using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST/JSON APIs, relational databases, and AWS while working within an Agile software development environment. The Backend Developer will support the full application lifecycle, including solution design, development, testing, debugging, technical documentation, deployment support, and production issue resolution. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Java development experience and be comfortable working across modern and legacy enterprise application technologies.

Requirements

Strong professional experience developing applications using Java and J2EE
Strong experience with Java technologies including Streams API, JSP, Servlets, JDBC, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and JPA
Experience developing web services using REST, SOAP, XML, and JSON
Experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience with relational databases, database queries, stored procedures, DML, and DDL
Strong experience using Git and repository platforms such as GitHub or Bitbucket
Strong experience with Maven
Experience using modern IDEs such as IntelliJ or VS Code
Experience designing and performing unit testing, functional testing, and code reviews
Experience supporting and resolving issues within production application environments
Experience developing or supporting applications using AWS services
Experience creating technical specifications and design documentation
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Ember, Angular, EXT, or Bootstrap
Experience with frontend technologies including HTML, JSP, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS
Experience working within Agile development environments
Experience with JIRA and Confluence
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
Experience with Python
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with application performance and profiling tools
Advanced debugging experience using modern development environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and maintain web-based Java and J2EE applications
Develop backend solutions using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, JPA, and related technologies
Design, build, and consume RESTful APIs and microservices
Develop and maintain web services using REST, SOAP, XML, and JSON
Create technical design documentation and application specifications
Perform application coding in accordance with established development standards
Design and execute unit and functional testing and participate in code reviews
Support relational database development, including stored procedures, DML, and DDL activities
Utilize Git-based version control and repositories such as GitHub and Bitbucket
Build and manage applications using Maven and modern development environments such as IntelliJ or VS Code
Develop and support applications utilizing AWS services
Troubleshoot application issues through debugging, research, investigation, and root-cause analysis
Participate in production support activities and resolve production application issues
Support CI/CD and automated software delivery processes
Utilize AI-assisted coding tools to support software development and problem-solving
Collaborate with developers, technical teams, and client stakeholders within an Agile development environment
Identify opportunities to improve applications, development practices, and technical processes