REMOTE Software Engineer, Senior

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security. 

Role Description:

• Responsible for planning and migrating a J2EE application into AWS cloud. 
• Design and define core technologies for a web application and supporting systems to migrate to cloud. 
• Formulate and define system scope, objectives, and detailed specifications.
• Design, code, test, debug, maintain, and document software and containerized architectures in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Maintain technical knowledge and responsibility of all phases of analysis and development.
• Re-engineer existing application to use cloud services.
• Design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery solutions.
• Support integration planning and interface management by documenting internal and external interface requirements and dependencies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active SECRET clearance.
• This is fulltime remote except for 4 hours of onboarding in Vienna, VA.
• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience, additional of 4 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Strong technical skills in software development using one or more of the following languages: Java, J2EE, JavaScript, ReactJS, NodeJS,
• HTML/CSS/JavaScript using REST API, Service Oriented Architecture, Spring/Hibernate, XML, etc.
• Experience with AWS API Gateway, Lambda, S3, Git, Jenkins, EC2, Step Function, S3, SNS, SQS, ECS/EKS etc.
• Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum.
• Experience with all phases of software development including system analysis, design, development, and testing using a variety of technologies.
• Experience with software development tools such as Git, JIRA, and Jenkins.
• Experience with Linux operating systems, databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle and application/web servers such as WebLogic, JBoss or Apache Tomcat.  
• Ability to develop applications supported on-prem and in the cloud, including understanding application dependency on operating system, network, web-based, and cloud technologies.
• Review security findings and remediate security vulnerability.
• Assist with security documentation.
• Engage with other teams to accomplish tasks.

Desired Skills and Qualifications: 

• AWS Certified Developer Associate
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining containerized architectures.
• Working with Kubernetes and/or Docker services.
• Self-sufficient individual with 2 years in a lead role.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

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