Backend Software Engineer

Position: Backend Software Engineer

Location: Columbia, MD (Hybrid)

Clearance: Current active Secret Clearance

Summary

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, and you will be encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is committed to delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. The work environment is a hybrid one, with a mix of remote and in-person work. We believe in providing our employees with a great work-life balance, so you will have the flexibility to work from home or from our office, depending on your preferences and needs. If you are a self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented software engineer who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java based software capabilities.
2. Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
3. Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
4. Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) and a Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
2. Experience in designing enterprise APIs.
3. Experience in RESTful web services.
4. Experience in Microservices architecture.
5. Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms.
6. Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
7. Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting.
8. Experience with the Linux operating system.
9. Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven).
10. Must be able to work a hybrid schedule out of our Columbia, MD office.

Desired Skills (Optional)

1. DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.
2. Experience in cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure).
3. Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr).
4. Scripting experience is a huge plus.
5. Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus.
6. Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, GitHub Enterprise, etc.)

EEO

It is the policy of Merit321 to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.