Junior Software Developer (backend focus)

Bitwise•Columbia, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. As a small and growing company, this role offers the opportunity to be a consequential member of the team from the ground floor. The company values growth and community, with regular gatherings for game nights, happy hours, and tech talks. Bitwise hires talented engineers driven by purpose, valuing technical excellence, growth, and wellness. The work involves delivering innovative intelligence solutions for national security missions. The role is based in Columbia, MD, on a fast-moving software engineering team working on a microservice ecosystem with user-facing applications. The team uses feature-driven development, moves quickly, and values collaboration, encouraging engineers to shape system design. The developer will work closely with the tech lead on technical decisions and the product roadmap, and interact directly with mission customers daily to resolve issues and propose new features. This role is ideal for a backend-focused Java developer seeking meaningful work and a voice on the team.

Requirements

Experience with design, debugging, and problem solving in Java
Experience building RESTful web applications
Experience with Spring Boot
Experience working with MongoDB or similar database technology
Experience with automated testing
Experience supporting testing and deployment of production applications
3 years of experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree
An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required

Nice To Haves

Full stack experience, including UI development with JavaScript (Vue.js)
Experience with Kafka
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Linux administration
Experience with automated build tools, continuous integration, and continuous deployment

Responsibilities

Contribute meaningful thought leadership
Interact with customers and earn their confidence
Be detailed and ensure accuracy
Contribute ideas to improve all aspects of the company
Allow investment in education for mutual growth
Live core values daily
Work on a microservice ecosystem with user-facing applications
Collaborate with the team to shape system design
Work closely with the tech lead on technical decisions and the product roadmap
Interact directly with mission customers daily to resolve issues and propose new features

Benefits

Top salaries
Flexible PTO (3-5 weeks) with corresponding pay adjustment
All 11 federal holidays, paid
Up to 2 snow days, paid
4x match on the first 6% of 401(k) contributions (up to 24% company match)
Unclaimed 401(k) matches returned as extra income
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Option to trade health insurance benefit for a salary boost if already covered
$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and student loan repayments
Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and other achievements