Senior Java Engineer
MKS2 Technologies4 hours ago
Remote, WorldwideSenior
Base Salary
$130k - $150k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead migration of legacy monolithic applications to Java-based microservices.
- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Deploy and manage applications in AWS Kubernetes environments.
- Optimize database performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop secure production-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
- Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
- Support integrations with internal, external, and third-party systems.
- Use AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot.
- Participate in production support and on-call rotations.
- Mentor engineers while remaining hands-on with development.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of Java development experience.
- Strong expertise with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST APIs.
- Experience modernizing legacy applications into microservices architectures.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar relational databases.
- Knowledge of OAuth and application security best practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to mentor engineers while remaining hands-on with development.
- Ruby-to-Java migration experience is preferred.
- Federal government or healthcare IT experience is preferred.
- Experience with AWS cloud services and CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
- Must successfully pass a government suitability review and background investigation.
- Must have lived continuously within the United States for the previous three consecutive years.
Benefits
- Remote position in the U.S.
- Mission-driven work supporting technology modernization for Veterans.
- Must obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance and pass a government suitability review and background investigation.
- Must have lived continuously in the United States for the previous three consecutive years.
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About MKS2 Technologies
Founded in 2008, MKS2 Technologies has helped Federal government customers design, implement and sustain mission-focused IT solutions focusing on cyber security support, enterprise application development, and instructional design and training. MKS2 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Austin, Texas, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, CO, Monterey, CA, Portland, ME, and Washington, D.C. Our full-time staff works on Federal services contracts in 49 states, DC, and PR to providing mission-critical support to the Department of Veterans Affairs, The U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.