Senior Java Engineer

1 week ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Next Tier Concepts Inc Full time

Next Tier Concepts Inc is in search of a Senior Java Engineer to become a vital part of our innovative team. Our organization is committed to addressing the most pressing challenges in National Security, and we invite skilled professionals to contribute to this mission. If you value impactful work, creativity, and ongoing personal development, we encourage you to explore the opportunities we offer.

Mission Focus: You will be instrumental in developing the new National Background Investigation Services, enhancing existing background investigation systems.

Clearance: An active secret clearance is required, with the capability to obtain top secret clearance.

Location/Flexibility: This position offers remote work options.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Craft technical solutions for intricate challenges.
  • Support the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive software development environment that encompasses the entire Software Development Lifecycle, employing current methodologies such as Continuous Deployment, Agile, and DevOps.
  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug application software.
  • Engage in multidisciplinary research and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and development teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of Cloud-based capabilities for the creation, modification, and deployment of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software.
  • Evaluate user needs and software requirements to assess design feasibility within time and budget constraints.
  • Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and cross-functional teams to design software and gather information on project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
  • Develop and modify software systems, utilizing scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure design outcomes.
  • Oversee software testing and deployment to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Assist the Scrum Master and Scrum Team by providing technical expertise in fulfilling contract deliverables.
  • Support the Chief Enterprise Architect, Release Train Engineer, Senior Leadership, and clients regarding software development best practices.
  • Facilitate Quality Assurance and Quality Control verification throughout all software development phases to ensure adherence to relevant policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with government Product Owners, cross-functional teams, and client vendors to enhance rapid integration and interoperability of software.
  • Guarantee the quality of all services and deliverables associated with the contract.
  • Maintain high customer satisfaction and compliance with all applicable government and corporate policies.
Qualifications:
  • Education & Experience:
    • BS/BA with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience
    • MS/MA with 6 to 8 years of relevant experience
    • PHD with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
  • Certifications:
    • Active/Ability to obtain Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (must be obtained within 6 months of starting)
  • Proficient in Agile Methodologies, Kanban Framework, and Waterfall.
  • Experience in modernizing IT systems or programs and transitioning to the cloud.
  • Familiarity with the AWS ecosystem and implementing cloud-native software solutions on AWS.
  • Experience with Cloud technologies, particularly AWS Services (Microservices, Lambda, SQS/SNS, S3, Cloudwatch, Dynamo DB, etc.), Git, and popular CI/CD tools.
  • Experience in CI/CD automation and/or DevSecOps practices to enhance delivery speed.
  • Knowledge and experience with Relational & NoSQL Databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL).
  • Full stack development experience with Java as a core competency.
  • Experience in developing Web Services / RESTful APIs and API Integration.
  • Familiarity with Jira and Confluence; developing user stories and identifying features based on client requirements.
  • Proactive and capable of thriving in a fast-paced Agile environment while delivering timely results.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Commitment to operational excellence through process automation and the creation of maintainable, supportable, and testable solutions.
  • Aptitude for building collaborative relationships with customers, partners, and cross-functional teams, resolving issues swiftly and accurately.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Capability to effectively communicate technical information.
  • Experience in manipulating XML payloads to conform to predefined XSD schemas.
Desired Skills:
  • AWS Developer Associate Certification
  • Experience in implementing PaaS and CaaS platforms
  • Foundational experience with Virtualization/Containerization using Docker/Kubernetes
  • Experience in developing Java applications using the Spring Boot framework.
  • Knowledge of PKI, including digital signature and encryption of sensitive data.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 10-15 pounds at a time.


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