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Software Developer (Java, AWS, Springboot, TS Clearance Required)

SESWinchester, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers significant opportunities for career growth by allowing you to develop expertise in modern backend services and cloud-native applications within an AWS ecosystem, contributing to mission-critical solutions. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong Java and Spring Boot background and enjoy collaborating in a hybrid environment, making this an excellent chance to advance your skills and impact.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Winchester, VA, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
DockerDynamoDBMicroservicesSpringSpring BootAWSSSOAgileCDKJavaKafkaKubernetesPKIPostgreSQLRedisTerraform

Job Description

We are seeking a Mid-Level Software Developer to join our team in Winchester VA. In this role you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and cloud-native applications within an AWS ecosystem. You will work across a modern technology stack including Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Redis, and DynamoDB and contribute to secure, high-performance solutions that support mission-critical operations. Candidates with experience in identity management and PKI/SSL security are strongly preferred. TS clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Build and maintain cloud infrastructure and serverless solutions on AWS.
  • Work with AWS RDS (PostgreSQL) and DynamoDB for relational and NoSQL data management.
  • Implement and manage Redis caching layers to optimize application performance.
  • Develop and maintain search and analytics capabilities using OpenSearch.
  • Configure and integrate Keycloak for identity and access management, SSO, and OAuth2/OIDC workflows.
  • Implement and maintain PKI/SSL certificate management and secure communications across services.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and architecture teams to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical planning sessions, and Agile sprint ceremonies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, security issues, and system defects.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3 6 years of software development experience with a strong Java background.
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for building RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Proficiency with AWS services including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and DynamoDB.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL via AWS RDS for relational data modeling and query optimization.
  • Working knowledge of Redis for caching and session management.
  • Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for search and log analytics.
  • Familiarity with PKI/SSL certificate lifecycle management, TLS configuration, and secure service communication.
  • Experience with Keycloak or comparable identity providers (Okta, Auth0, etc.) for IAM integration.

Nice to Have

  • AWS certifications (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, or equivalent).
  • Experience working in DoD, federal, or cleared environments.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS).
  • Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, SQS, SNS).

Top Skills

  • Java
  • AWS (RDS, DynamoDB, core services)
  • Spring Boot
  • PostgreSQL / Redis / DynamoDB
  • PKI/SSL
  • OpenSearch
  • Keycloak / Identity & Access Management

Jake Lutman

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