Java Engineer
Unissant - Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Hiring: Java Engineer Company: Unissant Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:24:26 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AI, API Gateway, AWS, CI/CD, Docker, ECS, Elasticsearch, GitHub Actions, Java, JavaScript, Lambda, Machine Learning, Microservices, Node.js, OpenSearch, Python, RDS, REST, RESTful, Redis, Spring Boot, Step Functions, Vue About the job Experience: •5+ years' of IT developement experience with Java programming using Struts and Spring Boot frameworks (Java 21 on). •3+ years' experience with Node.js libraries (preferably Vue.js). •3+ years of experience deploying application code in an AWS environment. •3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, Step Functions, RDS, Elasticsearch, Redis, and related cloud services. •3+ years of experience developing Python-based APIs. Required Skills: •Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable enterprise applications using Java 21+, Struts, and Spring Boot. •Develop and maintain modern web application components using Node.js and JavaScript frameworks, preferably Vue.js. •Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices, including Java- and Python-based APIs. •Develop and deploy cloud-based applications within AWS, leveraging services such as Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, Step Functions, RDS, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and Redis. •Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and support application containerization using Docker. •Troubleshoot complex application, integration, deployment, and production issues and implement appropriate corrective actions. •Partner cross-functionally with developers, architects, DevOps engineers, business analysts, testers, and other stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. •Proactively identify technical risks, dependencies, and team blockers; recommend mitigation strategies and drive issues through resolution. Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree is required. Preferred field of study in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Operations Management, or related field of study. •MBA/Master's Degree in a relevant field of study preferred. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance is required. •NIH Badged (preferred, or recently NIH badged). •This position is primarily remote. •The client may direct or approve occasional in-person participation for planning, transition, training, meetings, workshops, or other program events. •Mainly a routine office environment. •May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds. •Flexible in working extended hours. •Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!