Application Developer II

• Design, develop, and maintain Java Spring Boot microservices that power mission-critical applications.
• Build and support secure RESTful APIs that enable seamless integration across enterprise systems.
• Develop highly scalable backend services utilizing AWS GovCloud, Aurora PostgreSQL, and modern cloud-native architectures.
• Optimize database performance through efficient query design, data modeling, and tuning strategies.
• Support data migration, integration, and transformation efforts across legacy and modernized platforms.
• Implement secure development practices aligned with Zero Trust, FedRAMP Moderate, DoD IL4, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Contribute to automated CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines, improving deployment speed, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technical solutions supporting critical Navy operations.
• Help shape backend architecture recommendations and engineering best practices for future platform enhancements.
• Support system performance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives., Your work directly supports the health, safety, and operational readiness of Navy and Marine Corps personnel worldwide.

Modern Technology Stack

• Java 17+
• Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• AWS GovCloud
• Aurora PostgreSQL
• Kubernetes (EKS)
• API Gateway
• Cognito
• Lambda
• SQS
• DevSecOps Pipelines, * Made the role sound more like an engineer’s opportunity and less like a contract requirement document.
• Added a “Why Join Us?” section, which typically increases candidate engagement and response rates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience developing backend applications using:
• Java
• Spring Boot
• SQL
• Hibernate/JPA
• Microservices Architecture
• Experience developing and securing REST APIs
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and secrets management
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to create clear technical documentation and support engineering reviews
• Active Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship, * AWS Developer Certification or equivalent cloud certification
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or federal modernization programs
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, FedRAMP, and IL4 environments
• Experience with Aurora PostgreSQL optimization and performance tuning
• Knowledge of CUI handling requirements
• Experience with Kubernetes, containerized solutions, and CI/CD automation
• Familiarity with IoT integrations and MQTT protocols, Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with federal laws/regulations?* Do you have an active secret clearance?* This position is subject to federal drug-free workplace requirements. Are you able to comply with federal regulations regarding prohibited substances regardless of state law?* How many years of backend app development experience do you have using tool like Java, Spring Boot, SQL, Hibernate/JPA, and microservices architectures?* Years of experience working under technical direction from a government COR, lead developer, or equivalent authority?*

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) options
• Paid time off
• Long-term federal program support
• No travel required, Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
• A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

We’re seeking a talented Back End Application Developer II to support the Naval Dosimetry Center (NDC), the U.S. Navy’s center of excellence for radiation exposure monitoring and force health protection. In this role, you’ll help modernize and sustain the core systems that protect Sailors, Marines, and civilian personnel around the globe.

This is an opportunity to work on a high-impact federal program leveraging modern cloud-native technologies, microservices architecture, and DevSecOps practices within a secure AWS GovCloud environment. You’ll collaborate with a team of engineers, architects, and government stakeholders to design and develop scalable backend solutions that directly support national defense and operational readiness.