Senior Java Engineer with Security Clearance

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Senior Java Engineer (Cloud-Native) Arlington, VA (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Full Time **Minimum Secret Clearance Required Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design, build, and deploy high-performance, cloud-native applications. In this role, you will lead the development of resilient microservices architectures, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and drive engineering best practices across AWS environments. You will play a key role in designing scalable systems, ensuring security and performance, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-native applications and microservices using modern Java technologies.
• API & System Design: Architect and deploy robust RESTful APIs and event-driven services optimized for high availability, low latency, and security.
• Cloud & DevOps Integration: Partner with DevOps to build and automate CI/CD pipelines, containerize applications, and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Performance & Security: Proactively optimize system performance, troubleshoot complex production issues, and enforce cloud security standards and data protection best practices.
• Technical Leadership: Participate in and lead code reviews, promote standard software design patterns, and mentor peers to elevate overall team code quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate directly with software architects, product managers, and engineering leadership to translate product visions into scalable technical implementations. Required Qualifications & Skills
• Java Mastery: 5+ years of enterprise Java development experience with expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Strong hands-on experience building and deploying applications on AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Proven experience with Docker and Kubernetes (or OpenShift) for container orchestration.
• Database Technologies: Deep understanding of relational (SQL: PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (NoSQL: MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.
• CI/CD & Automation: Familiarity with modern continuous integration and delivery tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Engineering Standards: Solid grasp of cloud security practices, system observability, unit/integration testing, and agile methodologies.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, strong technical communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda) or messaging systems (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. PRISM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.