Software Developer - Java (Backend), DoD Mission Systems

Jobgether • United States

Remote

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AI Summary

Design, build, and maintain Java-based backend services for mission-critical Department of Defense systems. Collaborate with DevOps, cloud, and data engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. Requires U.S. citizenship, active Top Secret clearance, and 8+ years of professional Java development experience.

Key Highlights

U.S. Department of Defense mission systems

Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework expertise

Active Top Secret clearance required

Fully remote work across the United States

AWS, Azure, or GovCloud cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based backend applications supporting DoD mission systems

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures for scalable enterprise solutions

Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support

Collaborate with DevOps, cloud, and data engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and system performance

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and security

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support automated deployment processes using Git-based workflows

Support system modernization and cloud migration initiatives across AWS, Azure, and/or GovCloud environments

Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and data protection standards in all development activities

Assist with backend data integrations and collaborate with data engineering teams as needed

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Technical Skills Required

Java Spring Boot Spring Framework RESTful APIs Microservices PostgreSQL Oracle MySQL Git Docker Kubernetes Jenkins GitLab CI AWS Azure GovCloud CI/CD Agile/Scrum Performance tuning Debugging Scalable system design Federal cybersecurity standards NIST FISMA DoD experience

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and clearance level

Fully remote work across the United States

Opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical Department of Defense systems

Exposure to advanced cloud, containerization, and modern DevOps technologies

Long-term contract engagement with stability in a regulated environment

Collaboration with highly skilled cross-functional engineering teams

Experience supporting national security and federal-scale infrastructure projects

Opportunity to contribute to system modernization and large-scale cloud migration efforts

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Nice to Have

TS/SCI or SCI eligibility

Experience with Docker

Experience with Kubernetes

CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI

Knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA)

Prior DoD experience

Exposure to data engineering or backend data integration patterns

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical, high-security systems supporting U.S. Department of Defense operations. You will design, build, and maintain robust Java-based backend services that power enterprise-scale applications in a secure and highly regulated environment. Working remotely within a cross-functional agile team, you will collaborate closely with DevOps, cloud, and data engineers to deliver scalable and resilient solutions. The position involves hands-on development across the full software development lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on performance, security, and reliability. You will play a key role in modernizing legacy systems and supporting cloud migration initiatives across AWS, Azure, or GovCloud environments. This is a highly impactful role for an experienced backend developer who thrives in complex, mission-driven environments.

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