Role: Java Backend Developer

Location – Mclean VA –- Must be local

Required Experience

• 7–10 years of software development experience
• Strong Java experience (Java 8+) – primary skill
• Python knowledge is acceptable, but Java is the main focus
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently from Day 1
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Core Skills

• Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
• REST API development and integration
• Backend development experience
• Strong understanding of collections, multithreading, async programming
• Kafka experience preferred

Database Skills

• Strong SQL and RDBMS experience (MS SQL preferred)
• Data modeling and advanced SQL queries
• XML/XSD and JSON knowledge

DevOps & Tools

• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines
• Jenkins, JIRA
• Maven/Gradle, JUnit/Mockito

Nice to Have

• Python exposure
• AI/ML integration knowledge
• FastAPI / Flask / Django
• Freddie Mac / Fannie Mae experience

Frontend Knowledge

• Basic HTML, JavaScript, CSS

Interview Process

• 2 Rounds
• Round 1: Virtual
• Round 2: In-Person
• Duration: 60–90 mins

Hiring Manager Notes

• Looking mainly for strong Java backend developers
• Very less focus on Python
• Need candidates who can hit the ground running quickly
• AI/ML is only a plus, not mandatory