Position Summary

BGI is seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Java Developer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining the server-side logic and APIs that power an automated material tracking platform. You will leverage your expertise in Java and the Spring Framework to build high-quality, high-performance, and reliable backend services. You will collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional features and user experiences.

This position may involve occasional travel to client sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure backend services and applications using Java.
• Build and maintain efficient, reliable, and well-documented RESTful APIs using the Spring Framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Frontend, QA, Product) to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues and bugs.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Work with databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) to ensure data persistence and integrity.
• Stay up to date with emerging backend technologies and industry trends.

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, licenses, skills)

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience.
• Proven professional experience as a Backend Developer with a strong focus on Java.
• Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra).
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card

Preferred:

• Experience with the Spring Framework is strongly preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Spring Test).

Salary and Benefits 

Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Full benefits package including medical and 401k.