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Senior Java Engineer

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Senior Java Engineer in Remote

  • MKS2 Technologies
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Worldwide

Responsibilities

  • Lead migration of legacy monolithic applications to Java-based microservices.
  • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
  • Deploy and manage applications in AWS Kubernetes environments.
  • Optimize database performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Develop secure production-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
  • Support integrations with internal, external, and third-party systems.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot.
  • Participate in production support and on-call rotations.
  • Mentor engineers while remaining hands-on with development.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of Java development experience.
  • Strong expertise with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST APIs.
  • Experience modernizing legacy applications into microservices architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar relational databases.
  • Knowledge of OAuth and application security best practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to mentor engineers while remaining hands-on with development.
  • Ruby-to-Java migration experience is preferred.
  • Federal government or healthcare IT experience is preferred.
  • Experience with AWS cloud services and CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
  • Must successfully pass a government suitability review and background investigation.
  • Must have lived continuously within the United States for the previous three consecutive years.

Benefits

  • Remote position in the U.S.
  • Mission-driven work supporting technology modernization for Veterans.
  • Must obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance and pass a government suitability review and background investigation.
  • Must have lived continuously in the United States for the previous three consecutive years.

Salary: $130k - $150k/yr

MKS2 Technologies

Founded in 2008, MKS2 Technologies has helped Federal government customers design, implement and sustain mission-focused IT solutions focusing on cyber security support, enterprise application development, and instructional design and training. MKS2 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Busin...

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