Job description
Overview
DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Mid-Level Software Developer – Java Backend to support our U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Integrated Booking System (IBS) program. This role is primarily focused on the development, enhancement, and sustainment of Java-based backend applications and services that support mission-critical transportation and logistics operations.
The Software Developer will design and develop backend services, APIs, integrations, and application components using Java and modern Java frameworks such as Spring Boot. The developer will work across the software development lifecycle, supporting new capabilities, system enhancements, defect resolution, integration, testing, and deployment.
While exposure to front-end technologies such as Angular is beneficial, this position is best suited for a developer whose primary strength is Java backend development.
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on Java development experience, experience building and supporting RESTful services and enterprise applications, and the ability to troubleshoot complex application and integration issues in a collaborative Agile/DevSecOps environment.
This position is fully remote.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain Java-based backend applications and services supporting the IBS program
Develop backend solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and related Java frameworks and libraries
Design, build, maintain, and consume RESTful APIs and web services
Develop application business logic, service-layer components, integrations, and data-access functionality
Integrate backend services with relational databases, external systems, and other application components
Translate functional and technical requirements into reliable, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
Write clean, efficient, testable, and maintainable Java code following established coding standards and software engineering best practices
Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to support application quality and reliability
Participate in peer code reviews and incorporate feedback to continuously improve code quality
Troubleshoot and resolve backend application defects, integration issues, and performance problems
Analyze application logs and system behavior to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
Support application integrations across system components and external interfaces
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated build, test, and deployment processes
Ensure applications comply with DoD security requirements, secure coding practices, and applicable STIG requirements
Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives
Develop and maintain technical documentation for application components, APIs, integrations, and system changes
Collaborate with senior developers, technical leads, QA, DevSecOps, database, infrastructure, and other engineering teams to support successful releases and deployments
Support front-end integration efforts and, as needed, contribute to Angular-based application components
Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance
IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred)
Minimum 3+ years of professional software development experience
Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Java
Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or comparable Java application frameworks
Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and web services
Experience developing backend business logic, service-layer components, and application integrations
Experience working with relational databases and SQL
Experience with object-oriented design, software design principles, and common development patterns
Experience writing unit and integration tests for Java applications
Experience troubleshooting and debugging enterprise applications, APIs, and integrations
Experience using Git or similar source-control tools
Experience working in Agile software development environments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed development team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting USTRANSCOM, DoD, or other federal mission systems
Experience with Spring Boot-based enterprise applications or microservices
Experience developing applications using microservices architectures
Experience with cloud-based environments, particularly AWS
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with messaging, asynchronous processing, or enterprise application integration technologies
Familiarity with application security, secure coding practices, vulnerability remediation, and security scanning tools
Experience with tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence
Experience working in a DoD DevSecOps environment
Familiarity with Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS and the integration of front-end applications with Java REST APIs
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.