Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team!
Specifically, our Data Analysis & Visualization team (DAV) has a need for a Software Engineer Level 2 to develop backend systems and services that turn mission data into usable analytics.
Qualifications:
Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Required:
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 is 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
Desired:
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 toolsuites
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), though not required
Previous industry experience on fast-paced, high-complexity solutions for clients
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
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Desire to grow and continue advancing with the company in the long term