Senior Java Engineer (Backend) - FS Poly

stanleyreid•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. Our client, founded by IC/DoD veterans, prioritizes high-impact solutions and maintains a flat, "people-first" culture. They offer a commitment to long-term fit, resulting in a zero-layoff history since 2013. The role involves joining a team focused on building scalable, mission-critical backend systems in a thoughtful engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have a pragmatic approach to technology, prioritizing clean code, system performance, and long-term maintainability.

Requirements

BS and 7-20+ years of professional backend Java development (Years of experience can replace degrees)
Strong proficiency in core JVM concepts, Spring, and Hibernate
Experience building RESTful APIs
Solid understanding of relational databases/schema design
Familiarity with Linux/Unix (RHEL) environments
Proven ability in system design, clean code, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies
TS/SCI with FS Polygraph clearance required

Nice To Haves

Experience with NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
Experience with CI/CD toolsuites (GitLab/Atlassian)
Frontend exposure (React/Angular)

Responsibilities

Designing RESTful APIs
Managing data access layers (Relational and NoSQL)
Owning complex technical problems from design through production in a Linux/RHEL environment
Building scalable, mission-critical backend systems