Senior Full Stack Developer

About the role

Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team working on the Williamsburg and Epsilon programs, which produce Mission Management web applications for the Intelligence Community. These applications leverage cloud-based microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Java, including JEE and REST web services, for back-end development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Produce detailed specifications and write software code.
• Work closely with system engineers and subject-matter experts to understand functional requirements.
• Create unit tests and integration tests while supporting formal testing.
• Provide input into training manuals for users.
• Maintain knowledge of feature and technical changes in the application.
• Apply Agile software development methodologies in your work.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and the evolution of our tech stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Java skills, including JEE and REST web services.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Experience with Java microservice application and interface design and development.
• Understanding of Agile Scrum practices and traditional waterfall projects.
• Must have an active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access with a FS/Poly (no exceptions).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing microservices using Spring Boot and the Spring Framework.
• Experience working with scalable and distributed message bus such as Apache Kafka.
• Experience applying DevOps best practices and leveraging tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Docker.
• Experience developing secure RESTful web services integrating Identity Management tools such as Keycloak and LDAP.
• Ability to work with container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Knowledge of in-memory storage solutions (Redis) as well as AWS S3-compliant object stores.
• Experience applying DevOps best practices in day-to-day software development.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Northstrat values true work-life balance and offers flexible working hours. Employees are only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month.
• Individual Benefits Account (IBA): A unique and versatile benefits package that accrues each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. The IBA can be used for paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of these.
• Profit Sharing Plan (PSP): A qualified retirement plan funded quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation.
• Stock Options: As an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options, with additional opportunities based on individual performance goals.
• Lifelong Learning: Company-sponsored training events and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses.
• Employee Referral Incentives: Referral bonuses for bringing in top talent.

Pay

Competitive compensation influenced by factors such as geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.