Senior Java Developer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary: $164,382–$207,000 / yr
Posted: 58 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $186k

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Java Developer

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Senior Java Developer will join a technical team to design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices within an Agile environment. The role focuses on building high-throughput backend systems and APIs while troubleshooting and optimizing distributed systems. The developer will contribute to architecture, CI/CD processes, and engineering best practices to deliver mission-focused solutions. The required technology stack includes Java 21, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Data. Infrastructure and deployment tools include AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux. Data management involves Kafka, Cassandra, and DynamoDB, while the development workflow utilizes GitLab CI/CD, Maven, Node.js, SonarQube, IntelliJ, VSCode, and ReactJS. This position addresses complex backend challenges to support national security missions at scale by developing modern, cloud-native applications that solve critical problems within a high-impact technical environment.

Skills

Java Kotlin Spring Boot Spring Cloud Spring Data AWS Docker Kubernetes Kafka Cassandra DynamoDB GitLab CI/CD Maven Node.js SonarQube ReactJS Linux Agile Microservices

What you'll do

Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java and Kotlin microservices.
Build high-throughput backend systems and APIs for mission-critical applications.
Deploy and support cloud-native applications in AWS using Docker and Kubernetes.
Troubleshoot and optimize complex distributed systems.
Contribute to system architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering best practices.
Deliver mission-focused solutions within an Agile development environment.

What we're looking for

Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Must be a United States citizen.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
5+ years of software development experience.
4+ years of Java development experience.
Experience with microservices, Spring, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of scalable backend architecture.
US Citizenship.

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