Software Developer, Java

BizFirst LLC

Software Developer developing Java applications in a remote setting for DoD programs. Responsibilities include building backend services and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/29/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudJavaMicroservicesMySQLOraclePostgresSDLCSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based applications supporting DoD systems.
Build and maintain backend services, RESTful APIs, and microservices architectures.
Collaborate with DevOps, cloud, and data teams to integrate backend services and support enterprise application delivery.
Participate in the full SDLC, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
Ensure solutions are developed in alignment with federal security and data protection standards.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes using Git-based workflows.
Support system modernization and cloud migration initiatives, including AWS, Azure, and/or GovCloud environments.
Coordinate with data teams where needed to support backend integrations and data-driven application capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizen.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required to start; TS/SCI or SCI eligibility preferred.
8+ years of professional software development experience.
Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework.
Experience building REST APIs and microservices.
Strong backend development expertise, including application design, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and maintainability.
Familiarity with relational databases, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL.
Experience with Git-based version control systems.
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and communicate clearly with cross-functional technical teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote (United States)

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring BootSpring FrameworkREST APIsmicroservicesperformance tuningtroubleshootingrelational databasesPostgreSQLOracle

Soft Skills

communicationindependencecollaboration

Certifications

Top Secret clearanceTS/SCI eligibility