Mid-Level Software Developer (Java, AWS, Spring Boot, TS Clearance)

Quick Facts

• Role: Mid-Level Software Developer

• Focus: Scalable backend services and cloud-native applications on AWS

• Clearance: TS clearance required

Description

You will design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and cloud-native applications within an AWS ecosystem. The role emphasizes Java and Spring Boot microservices, secure identity management (Keycloak) and PKI/SSL certificate handling, and high-performance data/search capabilities. You will also collaborate on CI/CD and troubleshooting to resolve performance and security issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot

• Build and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure and serverless solutions

• Work with AWS RDS (PostgreSQL) and DynamoDB for relational and NoSQL data management

• Implement and manage Redis caching layers

• Develop and maintain search and analytics capabilities using OpenSearch

• Configure and integrate Keycloak for IAM, SSO, and OAuth2/OIDC workflows

• Implement and maintain PKI/SSL certificate management and secure communications

• Collaborate with DevOps/architecture teams to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments

• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and Agile sprint ceremonies

• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, security issues, and system defects

Requirements

• 3–6 years of software development experience with strong Java background

• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for RESTful APIs and microservices

• Proficiency with AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB)

• Experience with PostgreSQL via AWS RDS

• Working knowledge of Redis for caching and session management

• Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch

• Familiarity with PKI/SSL certificate lifecycle management and TLS configuration

• Experience with Keycloak or comparable identity providers (e.g., Okta, Auth0)

• TS security clearance required

Benefits

• Opportunity to build secure, high-performance mission-critical backend and cloud-native systems