Hybrid Software Engineer – Mid, Backend

at Guidehouse

• Job title: Software Engineer – Mid, Backend
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $113,000 - $188,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Hibernate, Java, Microservices, Spring, Spring Boot, SpringBoot
• Location requirements: Hybrid, McLean, United States

About the role

• Software Engineer-Mid responsible for developing backend services in an Agile team. Building cloud-hosted microservices for federal government clients with modern technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services for an enterprise-class, federal web application.
• Deliver high-quality, pattern-based, modular, security-driven code and test cases in an Agile, CI/CD environment, using Java, Spring / Spring Boot framework, and object-oriented design mapped to a relational database structure.
• Compose solutions that incorporate microservices, containerization, and RESTful Web components – leveraging DevOps pipelines to drive rapid delivery.
• Utilize technology stack components identified by Architects, including cloud native services such as API Gateway, SQS, S3, etc., in your design and code.
• Work with Frontend developers to develop service APIs that ensure smooth integration with the UI.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to refine high-quality, UX-focused, requirements-driven User Stories for development.
• Work with QA Engineers to create and implement automated tests.
• Utilize secure coding practices and security scan results to prevent and remedy identified potential issues, early in the Sprint development cycle.
• Implement Role-based access controls and adhere to coding practices that meet sensitive data handling requirements.
• Work with Architects and Senior Engineers to align design of services and APIs with the application and cloud architectures, including adherence to team coding standards and architectural patterns.
• Proactively seek support and mentorship in this team environment, when in need of assistance.
• Proactively mentor and support Junior Engineers and perform peer code reviews.
• Develop and frequently deliver working, tested software that adheres to the system’s non-functional requirements and standards for quality, security, performance, user experience.
• Communicate effectively with your team and leadership when facing blockers and assist each other.
• Maintain thorough, well-written design and API documentation, as well as in-code documentation.
• Think creatively and apply software engineering principles and patterns to solve challenging issues.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Minimum of SIX (6) years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust level clearance.
• Experience with the following: Java and Spring framework (or JEE), Spring Boot (or similar framework) and RESTful API-based system integration.
• Containerized microservices development within Service-based architectures in enterprise applications.
• Modern security standards, best practices and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC).
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Knowledge of relational databases, Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) (Hibernate, JPA annotations or similar)
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services such as S3, API Gateway, EKS, etc.
• Comfort with an Agile, iterative, feedback-driven design and delivery process based.
• A strong familiarity with design patterns and an understanding of what different technologies do well for different situations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with guidance from technical leads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present and demonstrate your work to your team and the Product Owner.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)