Job Description

White Sky Technologies specializes in systems engineering and technology management solutions for U.S. Government clients. We are committed to meeting our customer’s needs with a dedicated and highly qualified workforce.

We are seeking a Java Analytics Engineer to join our growing team!

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience developing backend systems in Java.
• Strong proficiency with Java and core JVM concepts.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Practical experience with Spring and Spring Boot with the ability to evaluate when it’s appropriate to use.
• Experience with Object-Relational Mapping frameworks such as Hibernate.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and schema design; experience with NoSQL technologies is a plus.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable software systems.
• Experience working with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience working in Linux and Unix environments (e.g. RHEL).
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Comfortable participating in code reviews and maintaining high code quality standards.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience making architectural decisions and guiding technical direction on backend systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build lightweight, purpose-fit solutions.
• Experience designing APIs and service boundaries in distributed systems.
• Experience with the Atlassian, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tool suites.
• Experience with automated testing, Test Driven Development, or similar quality-driven practices.
• Experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or other document/NoSQL datastores.
• Some frontend exposure (React, Angular, or similar) is a plus, though not required.
• Previous industry experience and experience working on fast-paced high complexity solutions for clients.
• Desire to grow and continue advancing with the company in the long-term.
• Experience in DevOps or related technical roles.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and infrastructure tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience with the Atlassian, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tool suites.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of Linux and Unix systems (e.g. RHEL).
• Experience working with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Requirements

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints;
• Perform quality control on team products
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• 14+yrs of experience as an engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity
• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• Active TS/SCI w/ poly clearance

Salary range - $185,000-$210,000, based on qualifications/experience

Please check out our amazing benefits and generous PTO plan HERE!!

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