Agile Defense
System and Application Development - Migration
FullStackDeveloper(BackendEmphasis)
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“Full Stack Developer (Backend Emphasis) at Agile Defense. Skills: Java, .NET, RESTful APIs, AWS GovCloud, microservices, backend architecture. Design, implement, test, and deploy backend features using Java and. NET in AWS GovCloud. Lead the development of RESTful services, API endpoints, and backend integration patterns”
What You'll Achieve.
service reliability; data integrity; scalability; maintainability; security; end to end delivery
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot complex backend issues across application logic, integrations, data stores, and cloud resources
Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance, U. S. citizens, eligible for work without a visa sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of professional development, at least 3 years of Java development, Experience owning backend services or components in production, Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance, Deep experience with Java and. NET development in production environments, understanding of REST API design, service versioning, and integration testing, Experience deploying and managing backend services in AWS using Lambda, ECS, ECR, CloudFormation, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM, Experience with microservices or modular service architectures, debugging skills in distributed systems, Experience working within DoD or regulated environments with security compliance requirements, Comfortable working with minimal day to day direction and accountable for end to end delivery
Nice to Have
Prior DoD or federal experience, Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks), .NET (Core or Framework), SQL and relational database design, Linux administration and scripting, Containerization with Docker and orchestration patterns, CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI, Cloud networking, IAM policies, and secure cloud deployment models, Basic front end technologies for full stack integration, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, OpenAPI Spec 3. x and automated code generation, Agile methodology
What You'll Do.
and deploy backend features using Java and. NET in AWS GovCloud
Lead the development of RESTful services
and backend integration patterns
Architect and implement microservices
and containerized workloads using AWS services
Build and optimize data models
and relational database operations
Participate in architecture reviews
and backlog refinement
Conduct code reviews and refactor existing backend components for scalability
Integrate backend services into CI/CD pipelines with automated builds
Ensure secure coding practices and interpret output from static and dynamic security analysis tools
Use scripting languages
including Python and Bash
to automate operational and deployment tasks
Troubleshoot complex backend issues across application logic
Mentor team members in API design
and secure coding patterns
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
mentor junior developers; Participate in architecture reviews, design sessions, and backlog refinement; Conduct code reviews
Process & Methodology
Agile methodology
Full Job Description
## Description About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. ## Job Description We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Emphasis) to support a command and control system for the Mobility Air Force. This role focuses on designing and maintaining mission critical backend services in Java and .NET, building and securing RESTful APIs, and implementing cloud native patterns in Amazon GovCloud. You will work across the entire stack, but your primary responsibility will be backend architecture, service reliability, data integrity, and integration with cloud services. You will operate within an Agile environment and mentor junior developers while contributing to evolving DevSecOps pipelines and secure deployment practices. What you will do Design, implement, test, and deploy backend features using Java and .NET in AWS GovCloud. Lead the development of RESTful services, API endpoints, and backend integration patterns. Architect and implement microservices, serverless functions, and containerized workloads using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, Fargate, and API Gateway. Build and optimize data models, SQL queries, and relational database operations. Participate in architecture reviews, design sessions, and backlog refinement. Conduct code reviews and refactor existing backend components for scalability, maintainability, and security. Integrate backend services into CI/CD pipelines with automated builds, tests, and scans. Ensure secure coding practices an
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