Senior Software Developer

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Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to design, develop, deploy, and support Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API, and Microsoft Azure cloud-native applications. This position will be a full-time contract and hybrid in Alexandria, VA.

Due to the specific legal and contractual requirements associated with this position, this role will be direct employment with CAI. This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microsoft Azure technologies
• Develop and support RESTful APIs, microservices, and integrations with internal and external systems
• Build and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native applications
• Integrate and process real-time data from APIs, messaging systems, and external data feeds
• Support application deployments, production troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management processes
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, infrastructure teams, and developers to deliver technical solutions
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, technical documentation, and development best practices
• Support enterprise applications and system integrations
• Contribute to application reliability, security, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Need

Required:

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years of experience developing applications using Java (Java 11/17/21)
• 5+ years of experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• 5+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
• 5+ years of experience integrating distributed enterprise applications
• 5+ years of experience with object-oriented design, design patterns, multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous processing
• 5+ years of experience with JSON, XML, HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets, and third-party API integrations
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting application performance, memory utilization, and production issues
• 5+ years of experience using Git and GitHub, including branching, pull requests, and release management
• 3+ years of experience developing, deploying, and supporting applications in Microsoft Azure
• 3+ years of experience with Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Container Registry
• 3+ years of experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights
• 3+ years of experience building CI/CD pipelines and automated testing using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• 3+ years of experience with Maven or Gradle and Docker containerized deployments
• Industry certifications in Azure, Java, or cloud technologies

Preferred:

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments
• Experience with real-time data processing and event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of OpenTripPlanner (OTP), GTFS, or other geospatial/data integration platforms
• Experience with Azure networking, including Virtual Networks, Private Endpoints, DNS, Front Door, API Management, and Entra ID
• Experience with cloud security, high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization
• Experience working in highly regulated or public-facing environments

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] (888) 824 - 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.