Senior Back-End Software Developer

RGi is looking for a Senior Back-end Software Developer to enhance our intelligence capabilities within both test and operational environments. In this role, you will join a project team focused on designing and deploying multiple components into a comprehensive system infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include developing, maintaining, testing, and debugging the back-end components of the Mission Applications software. You will drive the application software logic, implement databases, integrate applications, and manage API interactions, ensuring all back-end development elements are effectively executed. This position emphasizes collaboration across teams while prioritizing performance optimization and reliability. Join us in making a significant impact!
Clearance:Active Top Secret clearance with willingness and ability to obtain an SCI and CI polygraphUS Citizenship required

As a Back-End Software Developer you will...

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end systems, with a focus on optimizing performance and ensuring reliability for mission-critical applications.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs, primarily using Java and the Spring Boot framework, to support back-end service integration and data processing.
• Enhance back-end infrastructure to detect and prevent configuration issues, optimizing code quality and deployment stability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the back-end stack, including server-side logic, database interactions, and integration with third-party services.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate back-end services with front-end applications and other system components.
• Utilize Jenkins or other tools for automated pipeline integration, deployment, and configuration.
• Support the development and deployment of an automated health monitoring system to detect deployment and resource issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline back-end service deployment and configuration management.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to facilitate the deployment and scaling of back-end services across various environments.
• Lead and execute the migration and updating of JDK versions in codebases (e.g., from Java 8 to Java 17).

Back-End Software Developer Qualifications:

• A current/active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take and pass a CI polygraph both desired but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in software development.
• Experience developing software using Java, or a similar programming language.
• Experience with software engineering tools (e.g., Git/Subversion, IDE).
• Working knowledge of agile software development practices and tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, and Git).
• Experience with REST API development/maintenance using Java and Spring Boot framework.
• Experience with Jenkins for pipeline integration and deployment.
• Willingness to learn and explore new tools, languages and technologies as needed.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Additional Skills We Would Like to See...

• Experience with SQL/database/ORM/MongoDB.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on optimizing deployment processes.
• REST API development/maintenance for geospatial and remote sensing applications.
• Experience with 3rd party software like Keycloak, Cesium, OpenSearch, Kafka, NiFi, OpenSearch, Terraform
• Experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and scripting.

Who we are:Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast-paced small business that has the environment and culture of a start-up, with the stability and benefits of a well-established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an Immediate Impact for our nation’s soldiers and analysts.
We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:
·        100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance·        Paid parental leave·        401k with matching·        Escalating vacation time·        Referral bonuses·        Tuition reimbursement·        Professional development training·        Free beverages and snacks·        Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays Grow to be our next leader:At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount and serves as a compass on the decisions we make a