Enterprise - Software Engineer - Java, REST, Docker

Erias Ventures•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Erias Ventures is seeking a versatile "Jack of All Trades" Software Engineer to contribute to a small, high-impact software development team. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy taking ideas from concept to working prototype in fast, iterative cycles and are excited about learning new technologies. The company is looking for a broadly skilled engineer comfortable working across the stack, exploring unfamiliar problem spaces, and driving improvements in software development and operations. The position requires a current Top-Secret/SCI with FS polygraph security clearance, and candidates cannot be sponsored for a government security clearance.

Requirements

Fourteen (14) years’ of relevant experience in software engineering, modernization, or solution architecture.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Current Top-Secret/SCI with FS polygraph security clearance.
Jack of all trades skill set.
Strong Java development skills.
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React.
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Hands-on experience with containers (Podman and/or Docker).
Experience with container orchestration such as Kubernetes.
Practical experience designing and implementing microservices-based systems.
Familiarity with two or more of the following: Processing paradigms: Machine Learning, streaming data processing, batch processing; Data stores: MongoDB, ArangoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS) and/or on hyper converged infrastructure (HCI).
Comfort working across multiple layers of the stack and learning new technologies quickly.
Experience in agile or iterative development environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements
Implement features end to end, spanning UI, services, data access, and integration points as needed
Use modern software development and design methodologies to build and run simulations in development and test environments
Provide input to software components of system design, including hardware/software trade offs, software reuse strategies, and effective use of COTS/GOTS solutions versus new development
Perform requirements analysis and synthesis from system level down to individual modules and services
Build and evolve microservices and related APIs to support scalable, maintainable architectures
Develop and consume RESTful services to integrate with other systems and clients
Containerize applications and services (Podman/Docker) and deploy them using orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues across application, data, and infrastructure layers, including performance analysis and optimization
Work independently when needed, demonstrating ownership, initiative, and strong follow through
Collaborate closely with teammates and stakeholders, communicating clearly and contributing to a positive, solution-oriented culture
Stay open and adaptable to new tools, frameworks, and domains as project needs evolve

Benefits

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training
Referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire.