Senior Software Developer

Northstrat is seeking a senior developer with experience architecting and implementing technical solutions using modern software development practices and technologies. This is a new project with greenfield development! Your responsibilities will include architecting and implementing microservice solutions for complex problems and mentoring junior developers. You will write code using Test Driven Development that complies with our projects high code quality standards.  The ideal candidate leads by example and encourages a collaborative team-solutioning environment. This role demands a self-starter who can take vaguely defined tasks and works with the team to deliver high-quality solutions.  Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot  Web frameworks – Angular, React, VUE  Databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis  Amazon Web Services (AWS) - EC2, Lambda, SNS, SQS, CloudFormation  Message Bus – RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka  Automated testing tools - Mockito, JUnit, Cypress, Jest, etc.  Source code management tools - Git, GitLab, Bamboo  Containerization  and Deployment – Docker, Helm, Kubernetes  CI/CD DevSecOps pipeline tools - Jenkins, Git, Gitlab, Bamboo, BitBucket, SonarQube, Fortify  Issue and Ticket Tracking - Jira and Confluence    TypeScript  CSS  Groovy  Puppet  Requirements Must have an active TS/SCI with CI poly to qualify for this position Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field or related experience   Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience.  Must be available to work in-person in Sterling, VA or Aurora, CO   Strong Java skills, including JEE and REST web services.  Experience with Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres.  Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java.  Proficiency with Linux development including command line  Experience with Java microservice application and interface design and development.  Understanding of Agile practices  Current Security+ (or similar) certification or willingness to obtain   Preferred Qualifications  Experience developing microservices using Spring Boot and the Spring Framework  Experience working with scalable and distributed message bus such as Apache Kafka  Experience applying DevOps best practices and leveraging tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Docker  Experience developing secure RESTful web services integrating Identity Management tools such as Keycloak and LDAP  Ability to work with container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm  Knowledge of in-memory storage solutions (Redis) as well as AWS S3-compliant object stores  Experience applying DevOps best practices in day-to-day software development  Experience with Continuous Integration and Automated Testing using tools like Jenkins/Hudson, Cypress, JUnit, etc.  Knowledge of Java Instrumentation and Performance Monitoring.  Understanding of server virtualization using VMWare.  Web development skills in HTML5, JavaScript, Flash, JSP, GWT, or other frameworks.    Benefits Work/Life Balance Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning. Pay Range There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.   Flex Time Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st. Individual Benefits Account (IBA) To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee. The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as: IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary. Profit Sharing Plan (PSP) The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP. Stock Options Because Northstrat is an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options. Employees have the opportunity to receive additional stock options based on accomplishment of individual performance goals. Stock owners elect the Board of Directors and are directly impacted by the success of the company. Lifelong Learning Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities. Bring Your True Self We embrace diversity and encourage inclusion. We support employee led interest groups and challenge our employees to support others and be their best self. We are so true to our beliefs that we offer employee referral incentives. When you like it here, your friends and family will too! Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.