Backend Developer

Razor • Alexandria, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Razor is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop, and support cloud-native applications and scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and AWS. This role will work within an Agile development environment to deliver secure, reliable solutions while leveraging automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices. The ideal candidate has strong Java backend development experience, hands-on AWS expertise, and experience developing and supporting microservices-based applications in production environments.

Requirements

• Strong professional backend development experience using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Experience developing microservices and event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting applications in AWS
• Experience designing and developing REST/JSON APIs
• Experience with JPA/Hibernate and relational databases
• Strong SQL skills, including knowledge of DDL and DML and the ability to read and understand stored procedures
• Experience with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with unit, integration, and automated testing
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized application deployment
• Understanding of API security, authentication and authorization patterns, and OWASP secure coding practices
• Experience troubleshooting application and production issues
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools for coding, code review, troubleshooting, or related development activities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PostgreSQL and AWS-managed database technologies such as Amazon RDS or Aurora
• Experience with messaging or message broker technologies
• Experience with API, security, and performance testing tools such as Postman, OWASP ZAP, or JMeter
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Splunk, or AppDynamics
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular for collaboration with frontend development teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Develop cloud-native and microservices-based applications within AWS environments
• Design, develop, and document REST/JSON APIs
• Develop and support event-driven and distributed application architectures
• Work with JPA/Hibernate and relational database technologies
• Develop and optimize SQL and work with DDL, DML, and stored procedures
• Implement secure API development practices, including authentication, authorization, and OWASP principles
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated tests
• Conduct code reviews and identify opportunities to improve code quality and development processes
• Support GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
• Package and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Troubleshoot application, integration, and production issues
• Develop and maintain technical specifications and system design documentation
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to support coding, code review, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams within an Agile development environment
• Evaluate emerging technologies and apply appropriate solutions to new and existing systems

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• holidays
• 401(k)
• professional development opportunities
• other competitive benefits designed to support the health and well-being of our employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed