Sr. Backend/Middleware Engineer

Knowledge Management, Inc.

1d • Remote

About The Position

Knowledge Management, Inc. is seeking a Senior Backend/Middleware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable API and middleware solutions for our secure, mission-critical applications. This role is critical to client's product roadmap and will focus on building secure, high-performance middleware services using Java and Spring Boot, with a strong emphasis on Zero Trust principles.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Backend or Middleware Engineer in a senior-level role.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience implementing and securing APIs with OAuth 2.0 and OIDC.
• Strong understanding and practical application of RBAC and ABAC for authorization.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Bedrock for managing backend data warehousing and storage needs.
• Familiarity with Nutanix infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines in either GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.
• Proficiency in containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• An existing US Treasury Public Trust or equivalent Federal security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy comprehensive RESTful APIs using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Implement and maintain security for API endpoints using OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocols.
• Enforce authorization policies based on Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) principles.
• Contribute to the development of secure edge computing and cloud-native solutions that meet stringent compliance and security criteria.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant mobile solutions designed to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards are met.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed