Software Engineer (Back End Developer)

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Develop and maintain Java backend services for GCCS-J defense system.

Key Responsibilities

  • team coordination
  • gccs-j integration
  • agile development
  • project prioritization
  • technical investigation

Tasks

-Interface with geographically dispersed development teams and communicate project statuses and barriers effectively. -Assist the Government in integrating GCCS-J functionality into new baselines. -Follow the Agile Development process, which includes requirements, design, implementation, test, and maintenance. -Prioritize activities to deliver projects on time and within budget. -Lead independent technical investigations, provide technical advice, and recommend technical solutions.

Requirements

  • kafka
  • java
  • spring boot
  • docker
  • kubernetes
  • top secret

What You Bring

-Experience with at least one event and messaging streaming platform such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ. -Experience in military intelligence and imagery or strategic planning. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills for team collaboration. -Bachelor's Degree in a Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) program or equivalent related work experience. -Experience with build ecosystems such as Maven, Gradl, and Jenkins. -Experience with IDEs such as VSCode and Netbeans. -Rudimentary Linux and Windows System Administration skills. -Experience writing microservices using the Spring Boot framework. -Experience with JavaScript and Node.js. -Experience with Docker container use and Open Container Initiative (OCI) containerized application development. -Top Secret Security Clearance. -Proficiency in writing REST web services. -Advanced proficiency in Java and Object-Oriented Design and Programming. -Familiarity with Kubernetes and automated testing tools. -Proficiency in various database types (SQL, NoSQL, GeoSpatial, Key/Object pair, etc.). -Familiarity with database design/structures and Agile methodologies. -US citizenship with the ability to obtain a final Secret Clearance.

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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