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If you're a Junior or Senior level Software Engineer with 2-8+ years of experience in Java, and Spring, and you have a passion for developing mission-critical software solutions, VES, LLC has an exhilarating opportunity for you. Join our dynamic team at the forefront of technology innovation, dedicated to providing cutting-edge software solutions for the defense industry, including the US Army Mission Command systems. At VES, we're not just building software; we're shaping the future.You'll be working on the Persistence team which is responsible for the persistence layer of AXS. This team develops a runtime extensible Spring Boot microservice that exposes REST-based and message-based APIs that hide the persistence-level implementation details. The persistence teams utilize code generation techniques to more quickly handle data model updates that are provided from the System Engineering Team. This team utilizes the Java Persistence API (JPA) for database updates and retrievals when working with the PostgreSQL/PostGIS relational database.ABOUT VES, LLCWe are a small business headquartered out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. We have grown up to 56 employees, many of them getting our footprints established in other areas of the United States. This particular role will support our team in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. Established in 2014, our core competencies are the development of custom government off the Shelf (GOTS) infrastructure solutions, integrating mission command systems, and prototyping emerging technologies for use in the Army tactical architecture. We are a company built entirely of engineers, focused completely on solving the DoD's hardest software systems integration challenges.Many software government contractors only hire to fill a slot and then release the person with the contract time is up. We truly strive to be more of a close-knit group, hiring people for their talent and making sure they want to stay for the long haul. We offer highly competitive pay, generous benefits, and a friendly work culture.General Job Duties:Build Java-based services that enable users to manage tactical data supporting a Common Operating Picture and Fire Support capabilitiesBuild and maintain reusable components as part of our service layerDevelop, test, and manage software as directed and determined by the project leadDevelop software leveraging Spring Java FrameworkDevelop software leveraging Java Swing to create window-based applications and reusable componentsWork on efforts where there's a core team delivering capabilities to other development teams to extend and integrate.Work on applications and components that integrate with COTS messaging solutions such as RabbitMQMaintain and improve the performance of existing software solutionsClearly and regularly communicate with management and technical support colleaguesRecommend improvements to existing software solutions as necessaryWork closely with the customer and other stakeholders to understand requirements and design software solutions to meet their needs.Required Skills:Experience developing RESTful services using the Spring FrameworkExperience with PostgreSQL and PostGISExperience with Geospatial databasesExperience with JPA and HibernateSolid problem-solving and debugging ability. Must be comfortable using a debugger.Solid CS fundamentals including object orientation, data structures, advanced algorithms, complexity, automata, operating system fundamentals, computer architecture, and systems analysis and designFamiliarity with professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including requirements elicitation, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, agile development, build processes, testing, and operationsExperience using Git (or a Git-based implementation, e.g. Stash, Bitbucket, Github) in a collaborative production environment-especially on a large-scale software projectExperience using Jenkins, Gradle and MavenPublished software projects for external consumption, or have made significant contributions to existing open-source projectsExperience with the Agile or Scrum development methodologyExperience working as part of a software development teamExperience with Atlassian products (Jira, Bitbucket/Stash, Nexus)Experience with continuous integration or build automation (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo)Experience managing project SDKs.Proficiency in testing methodologies and popular testing frameworks.Excellent problem-solving skills.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.Desired Skills:Strong proficiency in JavaExperience with the Spring framework.Proven experience in building RESTful web services.Experience using a profiler to debug performance issuesExperience with Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence).Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).3-5+ years of professional experience in software development.Must currently hold a Security ClearanceExcellent oral and written communication skills with respect to all the above requirements.VES offers a rich benefits package that includes:401(k) matchHighly Competitive SalaryUp to 15 Paid Vacation days / year11 Paid HolidaysFlexible work/life balance cultureVES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.https://ves.applicantpro.com/jobs/3621843-318065.html