JAVA Backend Developer

DecisionPoint Corporation

. Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain Java-based backend applications and services supporting the IBS program .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Java-based backend application development, including proficiency in Spring Boot and RESTful API design. Capable of integrating with relational databases and ensuring compliance with security requirements while collaborating effectively in Agile environments.

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Java Application DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkRESTful API DesignUnit and Integration TestingActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootRESTful APIsRelational DatabasesSQLObject-Oriented DesignDebuggingAgile DevelopmentCI/CD PipelinesMicroservices Architecture

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitDockerKubernetesAWSJenkinsGitLabJiraConfluenceAngularTypeScript

Certifications & Qualifications

IAT Level II CertificationCompTIA Security+ CE

Industry Keywords

DoD Security RequirementsUSTRANSCOMFederal Mission SystemsDevSecOps PracticesEnterprise Application Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSDockerJavaJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain Java-based backend applications and services supporting the IBS program
Develop backend solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and related Java frameworks and libraries
Design, build, maintain, and consume RESTful APIs and web services
Develop application business logic, service-layer components, integrations, and data-access functionality
Integrate backend services with relational databases, external systems, and other application components
Translate functional and technical requirements into reliable, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
Write clean, efficient, testable, and maintainable Java code
Develop and maintain unit and integration tests
Participate in peer code reviews
Troubleshoot and resolve backend application defects, integration issues, and performance problems
Analyze application logs and system behavior to identify root causes and implement solutions
Support application integrations across system components and external interfaces
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated build, test, and deployment processes
Ensure applications comply with DoD security requirements, secure coding practices, and applicable STIG requirements
Participate in Agile activities including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives
Develop and maintain technical documentation
Collaborate with developers, technical leads, QA, DevSecOps, database, infrastructure, and engineering teams
Support front-end integration and contribute to Angular components as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret Clearance
IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred)
Minimum 3+ years of professional software development experience
Strong hands-on experience developing applications using Java
Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or comparable Java application frameworks
Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and web services
Experience developing backend business logic, service-layer components, and application integrations
Experience working with relational databases and SQL
Experience with object-oriented design, software design principles, and common development patterns
Experience writing unit and integration tests for Java applications
Experience troubleshooting and debugging enterprise applications, APIs, and integrations
Experience using Git or similar source-control tools
Experience working in Agile software development environments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed development team
Preferred: experience supporting USTRANSCOM, DoD, or other federal mission systems
Preferred: experience with Spring Boot-based enterprise applications or microservices
Preferred: experience developing applications using microservices architectures
Preferred: experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, messaging, asynchronous processing, enterprise application integration, security scanning tools, GitLab, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Active Secret Clearance requirement and IAT Level II certification support the role
Regular full-time employment
Fully remote work arrangement