Senior Full Stack Developer

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 SMEs 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

• Educational background: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong Java skills, including JEE and REST web services.
• Familiarity 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.
• 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.
• Experience 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.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Northstrat values true work life balance and offers power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle.
• Pay Range: Final salary is influenced by various factors including geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
• Flex Time: Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Individual Benefits Account (IBA): To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset - the employee.
• Profit Sharing Plan (PSP): The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds 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: Because Northstrat is an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options. Employees have the opportunity to receive additional stock options based on accomplishment of individual performance goals.
• Lifelong Learning: Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.