Key skills
AngularDockerGradleJavaJavaScriptKafkaKubernetesMavenMicroservicesMySQLPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScriptRESTfulCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Design and develop full-stack features across Angular front-end applications and Java/Spring Boot microservices
- Build and operate scalable services in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Own the design and evolution of core services and APIs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Design and integrate RESTful APIs to enable secure communication across systems
- Implement asynchronous messaging patterns (Kafka) for distributed environments
- Design and optimize data models and persistence layers (Postgres or MySQL)
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to translate mission needs into technical solutions
- Contribute to technical design documentation and system architecture artifacts
- Lead or participate in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality software
- Drive features and services end-to-end, from design through production delivery
- Help define service design patterns, API standards, and engineering best practices
- Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability as the platform evolves
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot for building production-grade services
- Experience developing microservices in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka)
- Proficiency with build tools such as Gradle or Maven
- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (Angular preferred)
- Strong experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
- Experience working with relational databases (Postgres or MySQL)
- Ability to produce technical design documentation (system diagrams, architecture artifacts)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity
- Excellent communication skills, including working directly with stakeholders or clients
- Demonstrated ownership and ability to drive work from concept to production
- Ability to design with future scalability and platform evolution in mind
Tech Stack
- Angular
- Docker
- Gradle
- Java
- JavaScript
- Kafka
- Kubernetes
- Maven
- Microservices
- MySQL
- Postgres
- Spring
- Spring Boot
- SpringBoot
- TypeScript
Benefits
- Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
- Health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k with employer match
- Company-sponsored life insurance, short
- and long-term disability
- Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
- Paid cloud developer accounts
- Referral bonuses
- HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
- Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
- Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets