Full Stack Developer

Clearwaters.IT

  • Washington DC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
Clearwaters is looking for a dynamic, experienced Full Stack Java Developer who is passionate about modern technologies, thrives in Agile environments, and wants to be part of a team that is shaping the future of government IT. We are not just writing code, we are powering mission-critical systems that support the Department of Commerce and other cabinet-level agencies. If you are ready to build solutions that make a real impact, this is your chance to work in Washington, D.C., to support high profile programs that truly matter – while growing your skills alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.Must reside within the D.C., MD, Northern Virginia area to be considered.U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.This position contingent upon award.Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Spring Boot applications and services.
  • Build and deploy applications in AWS environments leveraging Kubernetes, Minikube, and containerization technologies.
  • Develop and manage microservices architecture with Docker, Consul, Swagger, and API gateways.
  • Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React.js and modern frontend practices.
  • Develop backend services and APIs leveraging Java (Spring Boot) as well as Node.js where appropriate.
  • Integrate with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, MongoDB) and optimize queries for performance.
  • Ensure code quality through best practices, automated testing, and code reviews.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineers, Designers, Program Leads) in an Agile environment to deliver features iteratively.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation to support ongoing development and maintenance.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions that impact scalability, security, and performance.
Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship (required).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or relevant field and 7+ years of experience in Java/J2EE development and design.
  • Strong expertise with Spring Boot and RESTful Web Services.
  • Proficiency with React.js for frontend development.
  • Hands-on experience with Node.js for backend development.
  • Experience deploying and managing applications in AWS cloud environments.
  • Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/Minikube).
  • Working knowledge of API management tools, Consul, and Swagger.
  • Strong database knowledge, including both relational (MySQL, Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of project management frameworks is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven design.
  • Exposure to serverless architectures in AWS (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway).
  • Experience with other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) is a strong plus.
  • Prior experience on federal or government IT programs.
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

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