Java Engineer II
Agile Defense1 month ago
Arlington, VA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$115k - $140k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain backend microservices and distributed systems for enterprise AI operations and mission systems.
- Implement API endpoints, wrapper-service business logic, and OpenFGA data model features.
- Design and optimize RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures for scalable data flow.
- Write unit and integration tests, debug software defects, and maintain reliable services.
- Contribute to documentation, code examples, code reviews, team ceremonies, onboarding support, and CI/CD pipeline improvements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
- 4–6 years of professional experience is required.
- Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot is required.
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs is required.
- Proficiency with core AWS services is required.
- An active Secret clearance must be held at the start of employment.
- Preferred experience includes fast-paced mission-focused environments and collaboration with AI, DevSecOps, data engineering, platform engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
- Familiarity with Django, NATS, Kafka, Redis, ClickHouse, OpenTelemetry, OpenRouter, and LiteLLM is advantageous.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement with onsite attendance twice per week in Rosslyn, Virginia.
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About Agile Defense
Agile Defense provides IT services and cybersecurity solutions for U.S. defense and federal civilian agencies, including digital transformation, systems integration, C4ISR support, data analytics, and cloud. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the privately held company is owned by Enlightenment Capital and operates across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Its work centers on securing sensitive missions and modernizing government technology environments through managed services and mission-focused engineering.