Senior Software Developer Appliations with Security Clearance - Brandes Associates : Job Details

Brandes Associates Inc., a Defense contractor, is seeking an experienced Full Stack Web Developer with 10+ years of Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline experience who will architect, develop, and maintain mission-critical systems while providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members. You will work within a SAFe/Agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions for a Department of Defense (DoD) program at Naval Base Point Mugu near Camarillo, CA. This leadership role combines technical excellence with mentoring responsibilities in our employee-focused company that offers career advancement, excellent benefits, and stability. SalaryThe typical annual salary range for this position is $115,000.00 USD to $150,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range. Responsibilities Product Analysis and DesignProvide support for the analysis, recommendation, design and prototype of future software, system components, and digital products and data systems for use with current and emerging technologiesTechnical DocumentationProvide technical documentation support for the development and management of technical documentationProduct / Software Development SupportArchitect complex microservices-based systems using Java Spring Boot, ensuring scalability and fault tolerance.Write high-performance, production-ready code in Java, and TypeScript that meets security and performance requirementsDevelop responsive front-end applications using ReactJS/Redux, NPM, and Material UI with a focus on performance and reusabilityImplement RESTful web services and APIs following industry best practices and Governance for authentication, error handling, and documentationUtilize WebSockets for real-time communication in collaborative applications and dashboardsConfigure and manage message queuing systems like RabbitMQ (AMQP) for asynchronous processing and system integrationLeverage Java ORM frameworks such as JPA and Hibernate for efficient database operations and entity managementImplement automated testing including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure system qualityManage version control workflows in Git, implementing branching strategies and ensuring proper code managementTroubleshoot complex Kubernetes deployment issues across the full stack, from front-end to databasePerform code reviews on Pull Requests and technical mentoring for junior developers, focusing on best practices and clean code principlesCreate and maintain comprehensive technical documentation in Confluence for system architecture and code standardsManage project tasking and user stories in JIRA, maintaining transparency on progress and impedimentsParticipate in our Agile ceremonies including the SAFe Program Increment planning meetings to align team objectives with organizational goalsContribute to architectural decision records documenting system design choices and technical directionQualifications 10+ years of experience in software development with emphasis on full-stack solutions3+ years' experience with CI/CD pipelines in an agile DevOps environment3+ years' experience with Java, JavaScript, containers, and microservices architecture3+ years' experience with SQL and database design2+ years' experience with HTML and CSS2+ years' experience with Git version controlDemonstrated experience with Docker and KubernetesProficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket or equivalent toolsExperience working in Agile environments and as a Scrum team memberExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for all levels of interactionAbility to work independently and take initiativeWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)Desired experience: Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)AMQP (RabbitMQ) implementation experienceAdvanced Java ORM experience (Hibernate)Spring Boot or Java EE development expertiseRESTful web services design and implementationSingle Page Application (SPA) development with ReactJS/ReduxWebSockets implementation for real-time applications Education: MS or MA degree in a Computer or Information Science field or a relevant technical discipline.ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: Bachelor's degree plus 4 additional years of work experience. Between 3 to 10 years of experience performing the duties described in the functional description.Clearance: Must have a Top Secret Security ClearanceApplicants will be subject to a T5 security investigationUS citizenship at time of application CitizenshipThe applicant must have US citizenship at time of application. BAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit based factors made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.