Java API Developer

NT Concepts•Herndon, VA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Mid-level API Java Developer to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. We’re looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you. Mission Focus: As a member of our solutions delivery team, you will have the unique opportunity to work on programs advancing the most critical government systems. NT Concepts is seeking an experienced API Java/Python Developer, Mid for an exciting data transformation opportunity within our Intel Community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of relevant experience using Java, JavaScript, or other languages for the creation of API-based software.
Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance required.
Proficiency in Java, with experience in frameworks such as Spring Boot.
Experience with JavaScript.
Strong understanding of API architectural styles (REST, GraphQL, SOAP) and tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger UI).
Experience with data integration, including ETL processes and data ingest tools (e.g., Apache Kafka, NiFi).
Experience with SQL (e.g., SAP/Sybase) and NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies and software development best practices (TDD, CI/CD).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

Create maintainable, adaptable, and scalable code using software development best practices (e.g., software reuse, refactoring, continuous integration, test automation, TDD, static code analysis, and peer/code review).
Provide Java coding in support of extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes.
Create and maintain scripts, stored procedures, and other logic to create, update, and delete data.
Develop RESTful APIs and microservices to enable secure and efficient system communication and synchronize business data between multiple endpoints.
Configure and manage data ingest components in a cloud platform, such as Apache Kafka, NiFi, FTP, or an API gateway.
Design and implement schema changes, manage indexes, and alter data objects to optimize performance.
Utilize SQL (e.g., SAP/Sybase, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
Communicate with data owners and conduct research/analysis on data sets to prepare ingest strategies based upon data structure, size, frequency, and other sharing requirements.
Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams in an Agile environment to define requirements and ensure seamless integration and functionality.