Java Developer
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About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1670
Job Title: Java Developer
Location: Hybrid, Rosslyn, VA
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Job Description
You will be responsible for creating and deploying cloud‑native and containerized Java applications using modern cloud technologies. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams will ensure the delivery of scalable, high‑performing solutions across cloud‑native and cloud‑agnostic environments.
Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native and containerized applications using Java and modern cloud technologies. Work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, high-performance applications leveraging cloud native and cloud agnostic services.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using Java and cloud technologies.
- Implement microservices architecture and develop RESTful APIs.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment processes and ensure continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD automation and deployment workflows.
- Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability across cloud platforms.
- Apply security best practices to protect applications and data.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to performance, reliability, and security.
- Work closely with architects, product managers, and developers to deliver high‑quality solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and maintainability.
Education and Background
- High School Diploma or equivalent(GED) required.
- Secret Clearance
Years of Experience
5 - 8 years
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with enterprise‑scale applications on AWS
- Proficiency with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
- Background in DevSecOps environments
- Strong skills in performance tuning and optimization
- Previous consulting experience
Working Conditions
Onsite in Rosslyn, VA twice a week.
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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