Back-End/Full-Stack Developer

Description

Captivation Software has an immediate need for a Full-Stack or Back-End Software Engineer to support the team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives on the challenge of researching, designing, and implementing robust technical solutions. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional team of system and software engineers to design, develop, and deploy crucial functional enhancements to the system.

Responsibilities

• Software Design and Development: Independently design, develop, and document high-quality, scalable Java (Spring Boot) software solutions. This includes writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews to ensure quality standards.
• System Enhancement: Work on both back-end and potentially front-end systems to implement new features and improve existing functionalities of the RAD platform.
• Collaboration: Partner with system architects and other engineers to ensure a cohesive and effective development process.
• Problem-Solving: Research and troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing innovative solutions to overcome development challenges.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for developed features and processes.
• Data Flow and Processing: Hands-on experience with Apache NiFi for building and managing data flows.
• Search and Analytics: Experience with Elasticsearch for powerful searching and data analytics.
• Containerization: Proficiency with Docker for developing, shipping, and running applications in a consistent environment.
• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing services and architecture, as well as experience with cloud-native application development.
• Agile Methodology: Practical experience with Agile software development methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of Government agency reporting and dissemination policies, or experience with Agency-specific data warehouses and processing platforms. This contextual knowledge is highly valuable for this project.
   

Requirements

Security Clearance:

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience

Required Skills:

• Java (Spring Boot)

Desired Skills:

• Apache NiFi
• Elasticsearch
• Docker
• AWS
• Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.