> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/225321-backend-software-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/225321-backend-software-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Software Developer - **Company:** Visionist, Inc - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software System Penetration Testing, Databases, Software Debugging, Knowledge Management, MongoDB, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Java Application Server, Spring-boot, Malware, Backend, Restful APIs - **Published:** May 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0acca0a1-4f4a-4b82-a92b-9055902cc2a0 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree) - 3 years of experience in software development - Experience designing, debugging, and troubleshooting Java applications - Experience developing RESTful web applications and services - Experience with Spring Boot - Experience working with MongoDB or similar database technologies - Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and practices ## Description Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Junior Backend Software Developer on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is motivated by the direct impact on the mission, crafting specialized tools for enhanced efficiency and quick iterations for our operations user base. Seeing your tools in real-time action brings immediate gratification. This premier program encompasses traditional software services including Systems Design and Engineering, Database Administration, Data Science and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Integration and Test, as well as Operations and Systems Support. The program is characterized by innovation and excitement, fostering meaningful engagements, and offering distinctive collaboration opportunities with users, policy makers, and mission leadership, all while maintaining a service mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment and enjoy utilizing a diverse tech stack, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you! For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people-your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation's cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don't just take our word for it-check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out at Your contributions are... - Develop and maintain Java-based microservice web applications - Collaborate closely with technical leads on architectural decisions and product roadmap planning - Troubleshoot and resolve complex software engineering and design challenges - Work directly with customers to resolve issues and identify new feature opportunities - Support testing and deployment of production applications ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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