Senior Backend Java Developer

Aretum is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Backend Java Developer to develop and maintain scalable and secure solutions for our client's modernization program.

Requirements

• Design, develop, and maintain Java (Spring Boot) microservices and RESTful APIs on a cloud-native, serverless AWS architecture (ECS, RDS, S3, SNS/SQS, Lambda)
• Develop and optimize database solutions using PostgreSQL and implement search capabilities using Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
• Contribute to shared platform services including identity/access management, payment processing, event-based messaging, and integrations with external systems
• Ensure accessibility, security, and performance standards are baked into all delivered code, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA and federal security requirements
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to maintain and improve GitLab CI/CD pipelines and keep the pipelines green across all environments
• Express infrastructure as code using Terraform and support containerized deployments using Docker and AWS ECS
• Participate fully in SAFe Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, PI Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Product Demos within cross-functional Scrum teams
• Collaborate with Solutions Architects, Cloud Architects, frontend developers, testers, UX designers, and federal stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural patterns and program priorities
• Support production operations, triage and resolve issues, and maintain technical documentation including architecture documents, API specifications, and runbooks

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development