DescriptionSenior Developer:IgniteAction is seeking an experienced API Developer to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced APIs that drive innovative large public data discovery and analytics applications. As an API Developer, you will design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs and improve customer experiences using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Responsibilities:- Develop, deploy, and maintain API-driven mission critical enterprise applications throughout the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
- Build and optimize applications that leverage J2EE, Tomcat, Oracle RAC, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Aurora, ElasticSearch, OpenSearch.
- Support development and deployment of cloud-native Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes utilizing AWS Step Functions, Lamda, and Eventbrite for improved automation and maintainability.
- Support database analysis, architecture, design, development, administration and capacity/storage, implementation, and operations of multi-terabytes scalable enterprise end-to-end backend database systems.
- Manage version control, development workflows, and CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub, Bitbucket, and Jira to enable rapid, dependable deployments.
- Follow Agile development principles within the SAFe framework, engaging in iterative development cycles, backlog prioritization, and adaptive planning.
- Conduct rigorous unit testing, integration testing, and automated deployment processes to ensure application quality, reliability, and security compliance.
- Perform ongoing application maintenance, including monitoring system performance, responding to incidents, and implementing patches and security updates.
- Design, customize, and optimize software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, integrating third-party components and automating maintenance tasks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, participate in architecture reviews, and deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Provide team-specific training as needed.
Requirements:- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, backend developer
- Strong experience with RESTful APIs, API design principles, and API security best practices
- Experience with API frameworks such as Spring Boot, JaxRS, or Jersey
- Proficiency in Java and familiarity with other languages (e. g., Python, JavaScript, TypeScript)
- Strong experience with databases such as Oracle, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Aurora and understanding of databases, data structures, algorithms, and indexes
- Familiarity with JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks like VueJS for front end applications
- Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong skills preparing and presenting design/architectural documents to clients
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- Experience with data search and discovery platforms such as OpenSearch highly preferred
- Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Aurora, Lambda, etc.) and best practices
- Experience with leveraging IaC developing automated deployment and orchestrations solutions using TerraForm, CloudFormation, and other scripting tools
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket)
Work Authorization:Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain or maintain Public Trust (High) clearance.
Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet's Benefits Program:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Education and Professional Training
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
- Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
- Paid Holidays: 11 per year
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Disability Insurance
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