Full Stack Java Developer 3 - (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices)

Akina•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Akina is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer 3 to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment developing geolocation capabilities that directly support the warfighter. The role involves creating service-oriented architectures in Java, developing microservice solutions, and building web interfaces. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The developer will primarily use Java to enhance existing capabilities, collaborate with software and systems engineers in an agile environment to analyze requirements and develop user stories, and perform integration, testing, debugging, and code reviews. The role also provides Tier 3 support for deployed capabilities, addresses bug fixes, and requires effective communication with team members and stakeholders. Akina offers 24 days of PTO accrued annually, 11 federal holidays, a 401(k) that is 100% vested on the start date with a company direct contribution worth 10% of salary, healthcare coverage for employees and partial coverage for dependents, and educational assistance for college classes and job-related training and certifications.

Requirements

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Experience with Enterprise Java development, versions 17 or higher.
Experience with Java application frameworks such as Spring Boot.
Experience with messaging frameworks such as JMS, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or ZeroMQ, and supporting data formats such as JSON, XML, and Google Protocol Buffers.
Experience developing service-oriented architectures and microservice solutions.
Database experience such as Mongo or MySQL.
Experience analyzing requirements, creating use cases and test cases, and tracking work using the Atlassian tool suite (Jira/Confluence).
DevOps experience, including managing CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, and deploying code using GitLab runners.
Experience implementing 508 Compliance requirements for user interfaces.
Familiarity with or willingness to perform agentic coding.
Ability to use SI to debug code, conduct code reviews, improve code quality and efficiency, and determine root-cause analysis.
Experience with Python development.
Ability to work individually or as part of a team and shift between priority tasks as directed.
Twenty years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; four years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Java development IDEs such as IntelliJ, Eclipse, or VS Code.
Experience or knowledge with installations and configuration using Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and Nifi.
Experience with Elasticsearch.
Experience with geolocation applications and/or JICD.
Exposure to or basic familiarity with ISLANDTRANSPORT and messaging infrastructure.
Exposure to or basic familiarity with Python libraries for scientific programming, such as NumPy and pandas.
Ability to read and write into and out of data structures adjacent to complex mathematics.

Responsibilities

Develop geolocation capabilities that support the warfighter.
Create service-oriented architectures in Java, develop microservice solutions, and build web interfaces.
Use Java predominantly to develop and implement enhancements to existing capabilities.
Collaborate with software and systems engineers in an agile environment to analyze requirements and derive user stories for development planning.
Perform integration and testing as needed.
Test and debug code for integrated applications.
Use SI to debug code, conduct code reviews, and improve code quality and efficiency.
Provide Tier 3 support for deployed capabilities and address bug fixes.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.