Software Technical Lead

Northstrat is seeking a senior developer with experience architecting and managing the implementation of technical solutions using modern software development practices and technologies. This is a new project with greenfield development! Your responsibilities will include architecting and designing microservice solutions for complex problems, breaking down work into small and implementable Jira tickets for other developers, and communicating with customers and stakeholders. As the technical lead, you will be responsible for the quality of the technical baseline including automated test coverage and security and vulnerability compliance. 

The ideal candidate will write code that is deployed via a fully automated DevSecOps pipeline and keep a technical pulse of the baseline and project objectives. You will contribute to our fully Agile development process by writing tickets into the backlog, and working with the Product Manager to prioritize tickets. 

Technologies (Note: a developer who has experience in one or more of these technologies could be a good candidate. Candidates do NOT need to have experience in all technologies):  

• Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot 

• Web frameworks – Angular, React, VUE 

• Databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis 

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) - EC2, Lambda, SNS, SQS, CloudFormation 

• Message Bus – RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka 

• Automated testing tools - Mockito, JUnit, Cypress, Jest, etc. 

• Source code management tools - Git, GitLab, Bamboo 

• Containerization  and Deployment – Docker, Helm, Kubernetes 

• CI/CD DevSecOps pipeline tools - Jenkins, Git, Gitlab, Bamboo, BitBucket, SonarQube, Fortify 

• Issue and Ticket Tracking - Jira and Confluence   

• TypeScript 

• CSS 

• Groovy 

• Puppet 

Requirements

• Must have TS/SCI with CI poly - If you do not currently have this type of clearance you are not eligible for this role.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in STEM field or related experience  

• At least 10+ years of relevant experience. 

• Available to work in-person in Sterling, VA or Aurora, CO no remote options.

• Strong Java skills, including JEE and REST web services. 

• Experience with Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres. 

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java. 

• Proficiency with Linux development including command line 

• Experience with Java microservice application and interface design and development. 

• Understanding of Agile practices 

• Current Security+ (or similar) certification or willingness to obtain  

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 

• Experience with Continuous Integration and Automated Testing using tools like Jenkins/Hudson, Cypress, JUnit, etc. 

• Knowledge of Java Instrumentation and Performance Monitoring. 

• Understanding of server virtualization using VMWare. 

• Web development skills in HTML5, JavaScript, Flash, JSP, GWT, or other frameworks. 

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for addit