Back End Developer

540 is looking for a Software Engineer to help the Air Force improve integration and web-based capabilities for aircraft maintainers and support personnel for various weapons systems that have direct impacts on the warfighter.  We are looking to bring a modern, cloud-based (Azure) and API-first (Apigee) architecture to improve data transformation and reliability, by developing microservices (Java / Spring Boot) that orchestrate, expose, and deliver critical data to various Air Force Enterprise data systems.

On this project, you will be supporting the development, testing, and deployment of microservices that facilitate the sharing of maintenance data, financial data, and other data sets across the Air Force.  You will mostly be delivering new / green field development using modern development technologies and cloud services.  Though mostly backend/API/integration development is expected for the foreseeable future, an ability and eagerness to develop full-stack is desired (as future components are expected to include front-end capabilities).

Location: Full-Time Onsite in one of these 3 cities: Washington DC, Dayton OH or Oklahoma City OK (remote friendly within the continental United States through Mar 2025) 
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, must be a US Citizen with DoD Top Secret level clearance eligibility
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)
540 Internal Thrive Level: Software Engineer II or III

WHY 540?

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years of software development experience
• 2+ years of experience developing Java / Spring Boot applications
• Experience developing and maintaining large-scale applications on cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.), Azure preferred
• Experience developing microservices for deployment in Kubernetes (or similar container management platforms)
• Proven skill in successfully engaging with stakeholders and/or clients
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to explain technical tasks to functional members of the team
• #GetShitDone mentality

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• JavaScript / Typescript experience, Angular / React
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services
• RESTful API design and development experience
• Experience with security requirements (particularly DoD / Air Force) for handling sensitive (CUI) and classified information (i.e. STIGs, security markings, dissemination controls)
• Experience writing unit and end-to-end tests
• Familiarity with Git repositories
• Experience working in an Agile environment

BENEFITS & PERKS

• 100% covered health, dental and vision premium for employees, optional dependent coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Home Office allowance
• Reimbursement for trainings / certifications
• Paid AWS Developer account
• Fully loaded Macbook Pro
• Referral Bonus - good people know good people
• Annual Social Events (hackathon, holiday party, charity golf tournament, etc.)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.