Associate Software Engineer- Java
REI Systems2 years ago
Sterling, VA, USAEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, debug, maintain, and enhance Java-based applications under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Translate business and functional requirements into software solutions and contribute to technical design discussions.
- Use Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, and related technologies to develop application functionality.
- Write maintainable, documented code and participate in unit testing, integration testing, troubleshooting, and defect resolution.
- Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate applications with internal and external systems.
- Support relational database access, application maintenance, production issues, deployment, documentation, and production support throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with software engineers, business analysts, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and other project team members.
- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demonstrations, retrospectives, and ongoing professional development in secure coding, cloud, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 0–2 years of software development experience, including internships, academic projects, or professional experience.
- Foundational experience with Java or another object-oriented programming language and understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and basic software development principles.
- Preferred exposure to Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, or web application development.
- Familiarity with relational databases, SQL, Git or another source-control system, and HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or other web technologies.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.
Benefits
- Professional development and meaningful projects.
- Flexibility to spend time with family and friends.
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring two days per week at the Sterling, Virginia headquarters.
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About REI Systems
REI Systems provides full-lifecycle software engineering, data analytics, and modernization services to U.S. federal, state, and local agencies and nonprofits, including grants and case management solutions and cloud implementations. The privately held, 100% employee-owned firm delivers consulting and systems integration and supports programs at agencies such as the FDA. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, it focuses on open source, SaaS, and application modernization.