This position supports the Distribution Team effort program at Fort Meade, MD, focused on modernizing a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge cloud technologies. The Agile Developer will design, develop, and deliver Java Spring Boot-based microservices on AWS, building REST services and CI/CD pipelines within a classified, on-site operational environment.

The incumbent will serve as a senior developer who brings proven experience across cloud-native development, CI/CD, and Agile delivery in DoD or IC programs.

At Level 3, this position expects a practitioner with 9+ years of experience (BS) or 7+ years (MS) who operates independently within a team-oriented development environment, contributes across the full software delivery lifecycle, and communicates effectively with both technical peers and program stakeholders. All work is performed on-site in a classified facility at Fort Meade.

Agile Software Development

• Deliver software iteratively within an Agile development model using sprints, continuous delivery, and incremental release practices
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define requirements, refine user stories, and maintain delivery momentum
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members and program stakeholders throughout the development process
• Contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement of team development standards

Full-Stack & Microservices Development

• Write Java Spring Boot-based microservice applications utilizing AWS native technologies
• Build REST services with Spring capable of filtering and selecting complex data objects
• Design and implement microservice architectures that support legacy system modernization objectives
• Integrate microservice components with NoSQL and MongoDB datastores using proper query and schema design practices

CI/CD Pipeline Management

• Implement CI/CD principles utilizing Maven, GitLab, and GitOps workflows
• Build and maintain container-based delivery pipelines using Kubernetes and Docker
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to support continuous delivery of classified software products
• Manage version control and branching strategies in GitLab within a multi-developer team environment

Authentication & Security Integration

• Implement OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization patterns within microservice environments
• Develop software in accordance with secure coding standards applicable to classified IC environments
• Adhere to program-level security policies and contribute to security review processes for software releases
• Coordinate with security personnel on software deployment activities within the SCIF environment

Testing & Integration

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and Cucumber to support continuous integration
• Execute unit, integration, and regression testing across microservice components
• Validate REST service outputs and data integrity across distributed system components
• Identify and resolve defects, performance issues, and integration failures in classified development environments

Required Qualifications

Proficiency in 2 or more of the following:

• Java, Spring Boot, or Python
• Microservice architectures
• CI/CD tools: AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker
• Database design: NoSQL or MongoDB query and schema design
• OAuth/OIDC implementation
• Test frameworks and automation including Playwright and Cucumber

Desired Skills

•  Java, Spring Boot, or Python
• Microservice architecture design and implementation
• CI/CD pipeline tooling (AWS, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker)
• NoSQL and MongoDB query and schema design
• OAuth/OIDC implementation experience
• Playwright and Cucumber test automation frameworks
• Experience modernizing legacy operational systems in IC or DoD environments
• Familiarity with classified network and SCIF-based development workflows

Education, Experience and Clearance Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) AND 9+ years of relevant software development experience
• OR Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant software development experience
• Experience must be in DoD/IC classified development environment
• Active TS/SCI clearance, Full Scope Polygraph, and Counterintelligence Investigation completed within the last 5 years

About Us. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Marshall, VA, ALEX - Alternative Experts, LLC (ALEX) is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Women Owned Small Business that's changing the way government does business by delivering a powerful, industry-leading array of core services to help its clients achieve mission-critical objectives. ALEX provides a variety of benefits designed to help meet the needs of our employees. See a summary of ALEX's Employee Benefits for more information.

ALEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

In order to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, we reasonably believe the pay range for this position is between $155,000 - $170,000. Multiple factors are taken into account with any offer of employment by ALEX, including experience, education, and skills.   

Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow employees to meet the essential functions of the job unless those accommodations cause undue hardships to the employer. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at hr@alexinc.com.