Software Developer

Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both back-end and front-end development, bringing a wealth of knowledge in multiple programming languages and frameworks. This role demands a self-starter who can take vaguely defined tasks and independently deliver high-quality solutions.

The programs produce Mission Management web applications for the Intelligence Community, leveraging cloud-based microservices architecture. Responsibilities include:

• Utilize Java, including JEE and REST web services, for back-end development.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.

• Produce detailed specifications and write software code

• Work closely with system engineers, and SMEs to understand functional requirements

• Create unit tests and integration tests while supporting formal testing

• Provide input into training manuals for users

• Maintain knowledge of feature and technical changes in the application

• Apply Agile software development methodologies in your work.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and the evolution of our tech stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Must have at least 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Strong Java skills, including JEE and REST web services is required.

• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres.

• Familiarity with Linux environments.

• Experience with Java microservice application and interface design and development.

• Understanding of Agile Scrum practices and traditional waterfall projects.

• An Active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access (TSSCI) is required with a FS/Poly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing microservices using Spring Boot and the Spring Framework

• Experience working with scalable and distributed message bus such as Apache Kafka

• Experience applying DevOps best practices and leveraging tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Docker

• Experience developing secure RESTful web services integrating Identity Management tools such as Keycloak and LDAP

• Ability to work with container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm

• Knowledge of in-memory storage solutions (Redis) as well as AWS S3-compliant object stores

• Experience applying DevOps best practices in day-to-day software development

Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John's IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset - the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:

• Medical and Vision Insurance through United Health Care; Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• 100% Medical Reimbursement
• Time Off with Pay
• Profit Sharing Plan
• 401k
• Educational Benefits
• Additional Income

IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee's monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee's salary.

Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)

The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds semi-annually on the employee's behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee's compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.

Lifelong Learning

Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through the use of company provided online learning opportunities, periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.

Bring Your True Self

We embrace diversity and encourage inclusion. We support employee led interest groups and challenge our employees to support others and be their best self. We are so true to our beliefs that we offer employee referral incentives. When you like it here, your friends and family will too!

Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.