Application Developer, Novul Solutions, Reston, VA
Novul Solutions -
Reston, VA,
US
Application Developer
Date Posted: 2024-06-21
Job description
Job Description
Position Summary:
The candidate will lead the transition from a Java/Springboot and Elasticsearch framework to a Python-based platform, ensuring the old system's functionality until its retirement. This role includes developing new features, ongoing maintenance, and active participation in an Agile development team.
Responsibilities:
Paid Time and Flexibility
Position Summary:
The candidate will lead the transition from a Java/Springboot and Elasticsearch framework to a Python-based platform, ensuring the old system's functionality until its retirement. This role includes developing new features, ongoing maintenance, and active participation in an Agile development team.
Responsibilities:
- Guide the shift to a Python-based solution with minimal operational disruption.
- Oversee the current system, addressing issues until decommissioning.
- Contribute to feature development and maintain the new platform, aligning with Agile practices.
- Represent the development team in technical meetings, supporting application integration efforts.
- Engage in a dynamic Agile setting, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Interface with various stakeholders, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
- Identify and solve transition challenges, maintaining software quality and adhering to best practices.
- Stay updated on technology trends, contributing to team efficiency and growth.
- Developing solutions with Elasticsearch.
- Development and support of Java/Springboot applications.
- Developing solutions in Python.
- Supporting multiple inter-related services.
- Working with REST services.
- Experience with AWS services and cloud-based development, including EC2, ELB, RDS, S3, and VPC.
- Working in an Agile (Sprint or Kanban) development environment.
- Assessing customer requirements and creating innovative solutions.
- Debugging and testing web applications.
- Techniques, tools, and principles in producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Determining system operations and the impact of changes.
- Identifying gaps in current capabilities and processes.
- Experience with Kubernetes or Lambda.
- Working with environments containing structured and unstructured data.
- Monitoring and event management in AWS Services.
- Creating and implementing automation for cloud platforms, monitoring, and alerting.
- Experience with authentication services.
- Configuring Application Programming Interface Gateways.
- Deploying applications into a managed cloud environment.
- Configuring security features in a managed cloud environment.
- Managing CI-CD pipelines through tools like Cloud Formation and JENKINS.
- Conveying technical information to non-technical individuals.
- Experience with Springboot 2.79, Java 11.17, JPA, or Elasticsearch Java API Client.
- Troubleshooting and solving development issues across security boundaries.
Paid Time and Flexibility
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy up to 10 paid days off plus an additional 5 floating days each year, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- Holidays: Benefit from 11 paid holidays, with the option to use flex time instead, accommodating personal preferences and needs.
- Flexibility in Work Hours: Tailored to support work-life balance, enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity.
- Bi-Monthly Payroll: Consistent and reliable pay schedule, ensuring financial stability.
- Retirement Savings Plan (401[k]): A partnership with one of the top retirement plan providers in the U.S., featuring a guaranteed 3% match, fostering long-term financial security. Eligibility criteria include being 21 years or older, with plan participation starting after 3 months of employment.
- Performance and Recognition Awards: Quarterly individual or company-wide awards, acknowledging and rewarding excellence.
- UnitedHealthcare PPO Plan: Comprehensive national coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options. Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date. Enrollment must be completed within 30 days of starting to avoid waiting for the annual enrollment period in October.
- Career Advancement: Offers reimbursement for tuition and training essential for career growth, promoting continuous learning and development.
- Commuter Benefits: A $150 monthly contribution towards parking expenses, easing the commute. Receipts are required by the 25th of each month, with reimbursements processed in the following payroll.
- Performance-Based Bonuses: Project-specific bonuses that reward individual contributions to the company's success.
- Annual Company-Wide Bonus: Reflects the company's overall performance, sharing success across the team.