JAVA API Developer (Information Technology)

At Technatomy, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We provide solutions to agencies and entities including Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, and National Institute of Health, and more. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

We are seeking skilled Java API Developers to design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java development, particularly with frameworks like Spring Boot, and a solid understanding of best practices for API design, performance, and security. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable backend solutions that power modern applications, ensuring clean code and high performance. By joining our organization, you'll be part of the team that is enhancing customer experience and transforming VA service delivery!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable, secure, reliable APIs.

·        Develop automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI for efficient code deployment.

·        Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.

·        Writing good unit test cases and assuring a high level of code coverage.

·        Set up services and routes to provide access to API's (includes setting access control lists, rate limiting by IP etc.).

·        Set up proxies and policies for APIs through the API management platform.

·        Create and maintain clear, user-friendly API documentation.

·        Participate in regular code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.

·        Analyze and improve system performance, while addressing bottlenecks and ensuring high availability.

·        Work closely with scrum teams and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.

·        Use Git and related workflows for version control and collaboration.

·        Stay updated with the latest java development trends to recommend best-fit solutions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

·        Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Java development, with a focus on backend and API development.

·        Proficiency with Spring Boot and related frameworks.

·        Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

·        Familiarity with relational databases (i.e. PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle) and SQL.

·        Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.

·        Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.

·        Experience writing unit and integration tests with JUnit and Mockito.

·        An understanding of application security practices, including authentication and authorization (e.g., OAuth2, JWT).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED:

·        Experience working with Federal agencies is a plus.

·        Familiarity with microservices architecture.

·        Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker).

·        Experience with asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

·        Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

·        Understanding of performance tuning and scalability practices.

·        Familiarity with AWS services.

·        Familiarity with additional API programming languages (i.e., Python, Ruby, C++, JavaScript, etc.).

EDUCATION:

·        Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field.

CLEARANCE: 

·        Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

WORK LOCATION:

·        Remote

Technatomy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Technatomy Corporation to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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