Software Engineer/JAVA Developer :: Washington, DC (Remote)

ARK Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled Software Engineer with proficiency in Java for a remote position. The role involves developing backend services, API integration, and working closely with various teams to ensure effective solutions in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities:

• Seeking a skilled Software Engineer with proficiency in Java
• Strong Java development experience, including object-oriented programming, backend services, and integration workflows
• Hands-on experience with API development and integration, including RESTful services, authentication patterns, and data transformation
• Proficiency with Apache Kafka, including producing/consuming messages, schema management, and troubleshooting distributed data pipelines
• Experience developing and scheduling cron jobs or other automated/background tasks within enterprise environments
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries, tune performance, and troubleshoot issues
• Experience working with Oracle databases, including stored procedures, schema design, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines—preferably using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Understanding of enterprise integration patterns, especially in environments with multiple upstream/downstream systems
• Familiarity with Fleet Management / Vehicle Maintenance Systems or other asset management domains
• Understanding of Inventory Management concepts, parts workflows, and related system integrations
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and story estimation
• Ability to use work management tools (VersionOne preferred)
• Understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including incident, problem, and change management (ServiceNow preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in complex enterprise architectures
• Ability to work closely with functional analysts, QA testers, product owners, and business stakeholders
• Comfortable acting as a technical SME in discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document solutions, defects, and integration flows
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to navigate multiple teams, vendors, and integration partners

Requirements:

• Strong Java development experience, including object-oriented programming, backend services, and integration workflows
• Hands-on experience with API development and integration, including RESTful services, authentication patterns, and data transformation
• Proficiency with Apache Kafka, including producing/consuming messages, schema management, and troubleshooting distributed data pipelines
• Experience developing and scheduling cron jobs or other automated/background tasks within enterprise environments
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries, tune performance, and troubleshoot issues
• Experience working with Oracle databases, including stored procedures, schema design, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines—preferably using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Understanding of enterprise integration patterns, especially in environments with multiple upstream/downstream systems
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in complex enterprise architectures
• Ability to work closely with functional analysts, QA testers, product owners, and business stakeholders
• Comfortable acting as a technical SME in discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document solutions, defects, and integration flows
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to navigate multiple teams, vendors, and integration partners
• Familiarity with Fleet Management / Vehicle Maintenance Systems or other asset management domains
• Understanding of Inventory Management concepts, parts workflows, and related system integrations
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and story estimation
• Ability to use work management tools (VersionOne preferred)
• Understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including incident, problem, and change management (ServiceNow preferred)