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# Software Engineer (Java Backend)

- **Company:** MCLEAN FORRESTER LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Business Logic, Confluence, JIRA, CompTIA Security+, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Spring Framework, Object-Oriented Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Services, Enterprise Application Integration, Java Application Server, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Backend, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=481f80cd82c7664f

## About the Role

* Active Secret clearance, held at time of hire
 * IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, or ability to obtain the required certification within six weeks of the start date
 * At least 3 years of professional software development experience
 * Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Java
 * Experience developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise applications
 * Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or comparable Java application frameworks
 * Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and web services
 * Experience developing backend business logic, service-layer components, and application integrations
 * Experience with relational databases and SQL
 * Experience with object-oriented design, software design principles, and common development patterns
 * Experience writing unit and integration tests for Java applications
 * Experience troubleshooting and debugging enterprise applications, APIs, and integrations
 * Experience using Git or similar source-control tools
 * Experience working in an Agile software development environment
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
 * Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
 * Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a distributed development team, * Experience supporting USTRANSCOM, DoD, or other federal mission systems
 * Experience developing Spring Boot enterprise applications or microservices
 * Experience with cloud environments, particularly AWS
 * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar containerization and orchestration technologies
 * Experience with messaging, asynchronous processing, or enterprise application integration
 * Familiarity with secure coding, vulnerability remediation, and security scanning tools
 * Experience with tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence
 * Experience working in a DoD DevSecOps environment

## Description

* Plan, analyze, and design software solutions to technical problems, researching approaches and technologies as needed
 * Develop new capabilities, enhancements, and sustainment fixes for an existing enterprise application
 * Design, develop, test, and maintain Java backend applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or comparable Java frameworks
 * Develop backend business logic, service-layer components, and application integrations
 * Design, build, and consume RESTful APIs and web services
 * Write and maintain unit and integration tests for Java applications
 * Troubleshoot and debug enterprise applications, APIs, and integrations
 * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
 * Apply secure coding practice and remediate vulnerabilities identified by security scanning tools
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies, collaborate within a distributed development team, and maintain technical documentation