Software Engineer

Location

Columbia, Maryland, US

Hybrid, Full Time

Clearance

A current U.S. Government Security Clearance is not required on day 1 but will be processed for a Secret level; U.S. Citizenship required. 

Summary

Northstrat is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join the agile development team. As an individual contributing member of the team, you will participate in our fully agile development process and have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. The work environment is a hybrid one, with a mix of remote and in-person work. If you are a self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented software engineer who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) and a Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. 
• Experience in designing enterprise APIs 
• Experience in RESTful web services 
• Experience in Microservices architecture 
• Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms 
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle 
• Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting 
• Experience with the Linux operating system 
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven) 
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+) 
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule. 

Desired Skills

• A current Secret or TS/SCI is preferred. 
• Experience with NiFi, Kafka, AWS Infrastructure, and K8’s. 
• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure). 
• Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr)  
• Scripting experience is a huge plus. 
• Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus. 
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)

Northstrat does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.