Senior Software Developer
About The Position
Iron EagleX (IEX) is seeking a proactive, problem-solving Senior Software Developer – Hybrid to join our team in Fort Liberty, NC. The team is embarking on a major application rewrite for a mission-critical system relied upon by our government and defense customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a software professional with expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and cloud-based technologies like Kubernetes to play a key role in reimagining this essential application. This role will support the full software development lifecycle, contributing to design, development, deployment, and optimization of critical applications. This role requires hands-on experience with modern Java development frameworks and cloud technologies to ensure robust, scalable, and secure solutions. This role features a hybrid work environment with 3 days on site in Fayetteville, NC and two days WFH.
Requirements
- 3+ years of software development experience, with strong proficiency in Python, Java and the Spring Framework.
- Experience working with Elasticsearch and/or OpenSearch for indexing and search functionalities.
- Hands-on experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Proven ability to develop, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications in hybrid cloud environments.
- Familiarity with modern development practices, including CI/CD, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a "figure-it-out" mindset.
- Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic team environments.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.
- BS Degree in Computer Science preferred or related field
- Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
- Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Python.
- Familiarity with message queueing systems like Kafka.
- Understanding of modern DevSecOps principles.
- Experience with full-stack development, including frontend frameworks.
- Strong documentation and knowledge management skills
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Python, Java and the Spring Framework.
- Leverage OpenSearch to implement efficient search, indexing, and data retrieval capabilities.
- Deploy, orchestrate, and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and deliver clean, maintainable code.
- Participate in major application rewrites, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and user-friendly.
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Optimize and enhance existing codebases and workflows.
- Contribute to the development of API-driven microservices architecture.
- Document software designs, development processes, and system functionality.
- Apply best practices in DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud development.
- Proactively identify, communicate and resolve technical issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Support application testing, debugging, and deployment processes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- competitive pay
- paid time off
- variety of medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- dental plan options
- a vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
- full flex work weeks where possible
- variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- short and long-term disability benefits
- life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
