Mid Software Developer - Backend

Mid-Level Backend Software DeveloperActive security clearance required. Candidates without an active clearance cannot be considered for this position.About Trilogy InnovationsAt Trilogy Innovations, we are committed to driving meaningful change for our customers and communities through smart, innovative technology that solves real problems. As a growing systems and software engineering company, we partner across public and private sectors to modernize enterprise systems, strengthen security, and deliver high value solutions. We are scaling with purpose, investing in our people, processes, and platforms as we expand. We work hard, think creatively, and value every perspective as we push boundaries and build systems that matter.Who you areTrilogy Innovations is seeking Mid-Level Software Developers to provide remote support for a federal customer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, collaborative team and contribute to a multi-year initiative focused on modernizing large-scale, mission-critical IT systems. Ideal candidates are motivated technologists who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to make a meaningful impact on high-visibility federal projects while working in a fully remote setting.This role requires at least a Secret Security Clearance, and primary work location is remote.On-Call Expectations:To support critical system needs, this role participates in a rotating on-call schedule for one week out of every four. During your on-call week, you'll be part of a responsive support team that helps ensure system reliability and continuity.Acknowledge on-call contacts (phone, text, or email) within 15 minutesRemain within reasonable access to your secure work laptop while on callLog in and begin assessing or troubleshooting requests within 60 minutes of notificationThe on-call rotation is structured to provide balance while ensuring our federal partners receive timely, dependable support when it matters most.What you will do:Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.Design, build, and maintain microservices in a cloud native architecture.Operate and support an enterprise scale production system; identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues.Analyze user needs to develop robust software solutions aligned with business and mission goals.Analyze, design, and optimize relational and NoSQL databases within application ecosystems.Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and mentoring of junior developers to promote engineering excellence.Collaborate with cross functional teams including DevOps, QA, Security, Product, and Architecture.High-level objectives include, but are not limited to the following:Migrate all current-system functionality from the mainframes and operate within a cloud-based environment (AWS GovCloud).Transition investigative search capabilities to Elasticsearch or similar technologies to improve speed and analytical capabilities for law enforcement users.Build new microservices using OpenShift based container platforms following scalable, cloud native patterns.Implement full stack components where applicable, supporting UI integration layers using modern JavaScript frameworks.Support integration with event driven architectures and high throughput data processing systems.What you bringWe require:Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of work experience or Associate's Degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience.Active Tier 3 Secret clearance (or higher).Strong proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming, Java, and the Spring Boot frameworkExperience developing microservices, REST APIs, and cloud native applications.Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm charts, and container orchestration in OpenShift or similar platformsExperience designing, developing, and operating solutions in AWS or other cloud platforms.Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures and enterprise message brokers (IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ)Experience with observability tooling including distributed tracing, structured logging, and metrics collection (OpenTelemetry, Kibana, ELK stack)Experience operating within GitOps practices (GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ArgoCD, etc.).Experience working within Agile frameworks, including participation in Scrum/SAFe ceremonies.Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).Ability to write clear technical documentation including API docs, architecture decisions, and implementation notesNice to have:Experience with artifact repository managers (Artifactory, Nexus, or similar) for dependency and container image managementDemonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude and a commitment to team successTake pride in delivering high-quality, reliable software that supports a mission-critical systemDemonstrate accountability for assigned work and shared team outcomesEngage constructively in Agile ceremonies and technical discussionsMaintain a strong work ethic, professionalism, and respect for teammates, stakeholders, and mission prioritiesAdapts to change and approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindsetHow success is measured Candidates who excel in this role will demonstrate:A positive, collaborative attitude and strong commitment to team success.Ability to deliver high quality, reliable software supporting mission critical operations.Accountability for individual and shared team outcomes.Strong communication skills and ability to engage constructively in Agile ceremonies.(for Mid) Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to shared engineering growth.Flexibility, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset in complex technical environments.Ability to collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and product teams to drive modernization outcomes.The following capabilities, while not required, are increasingly valuable for supporting modern cloud programs and candidate evaluation:Cloud & DevOps Enhancements:Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB, or similar cloud technologies.Experience building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.Knowledge of Linux administration, shell scripting, and environment automation.Full?Stack Development CapabilitiesExperience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Angular.Knowledge of GraphQL, responsive UI development, and front?end integration patterns.Additional Programming StrengthsExperience with one or more of the following is beneficial but not required:PythonGoKotlinNode.jsC++ / C#RubyData & Search Technologies:Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).Experience with NoSQL systems (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis).Experience with distributed data systems such as Spark, HBase, or Solr.Quality & TestingExperience with unit testing, integration testing, TDD, or automated test frameworks (JUnit, etc.).Experience with ElasticsearchExperience with Maven for dependency management and build automation in Java projectsWork Environment: Remote with occasional travel as required. Compensation and Benefits: Salary range: $111,000 - $114,000Competitive salary based on experiencePerformance bonus eligibility401k with company matchMedical, dental, and vision coverageLife and disability insuranceHealth Savings AccountProfessional development programsEmployee referral bonus programWhy Trilogy InnovationsAt Trilogy Innovations, we believe strong teams build meaningful solutions. We deliver high quality systems and software engineering services