Associate Software Engineer- Java full stack

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full stack web applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, React, and JavaScript
• Develop backend business logic and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
• Build responsive and reusable user interfaces using Angular, React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Integrate front-end applications with backend APIs, databases, and enterprise services
• Develop and maintain applications using PostgreSQL, Oracle SQL, and other relational database technologies
• Write and maintain SQL queries and support application data models and integrations
• Develop clean, maintainable, reusable, and well-tested code following established software engineering standards
• Troubleshoot application defects and integration issues with support from senior team members
• Develop unit and integration tests to improve application quality and reliability
• Participate in automated testing using tools such as JUnit, Cucumber, and Selenium
• Use Git and GitHub for source control, branching, collaboration, and code reviews
• Work with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines to build and deploy applications
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to support deployments across development, test, staging, and production environments
• Use Splunk and New Relic to review application logs, monitor application behavior, and assist with triaging production incidents and performance issues
• Support defect remediation and secure software development activities
• Work with product owners, business analysts, UX designers, QA engineers, architects, DevOps engineers, and other developers
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, design discussions, code reviews, and technical troubleshooting sessions
• Learn and apply established software development, DevSecOps, testing, and engineering practices

Preferred

• Experience with AWS cloud environments
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to Jenkins or other CI/CD technologies
• Experience with Splunk, New Relic, or comparable monitoring and observability tools
• Familiarity with microservices and cloud-native application development
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps practices

Benefits

• Professional development
• Meaningful projects
• Flexibility to spend time with family and friends
• Hybrid work arrangement: 2 days per week in the Sterling, VA office on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Glassdoor
• 3.4
• REI Systems is a leading provider of web-based solutions to meet the complex business challenges of the public and private sector.
• Sterling, Virginia, USA
• http://www.reisystems.com
• Late Stage
• Total Funding
• $35.7M
• Key Investors
• Small Business Innovation Research
• 2024-12-02
• Grant· $35.7M
• Leadership Team
• Shyam Salona
• Co-Founder & CEO
• Eric Olson
• Chief Corporate Development Officer
• Recent News
• PR Newswire
• REI Systems' GovOrch™ AI Now Available on Department of War CDAO's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace
• 2026-07-01
• Morningstar.com
• REI Systems Launches GovOrch™ AI to Help Agencies Turn Fragmented Data into Mission Intelligence
• 2026-05-19
• Washington Technology
• Sales, tech and talent leadership moves across the market

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional software development experience
• Experience or strong foundational knowledge of Java
• Experience developing applications using Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks
• Experience with Angular, React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and relational databases
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle SQL, or comparable relational databases
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub and modern source-control practices
• Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD concepts
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain public trust Clearance, US CITIZEN needed
• Experience with AWS cloud environments
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to Jenkins or other CI/CD technologies
• Experience with Splunk, New Relic, or comparable monitoring and observability tools
• Familiarity with microservices and cloud-native application development
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps practices
• 1-3 years of professional software development experience.

Required skills

• Java, Spring Boot, Angular, React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL, Oracle SQL, Git/GitHub, CI/CD

Preferred skills

• Experience with AWS cloud environments, Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, Exposure to Jenkins or other CI/CD technologies, Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps practices

Experience

• 1-3 years