Backend Developer

MetroStar is looking for a Backend Developer that is passionate about building high quality, optimized, and extremely efficient software.
If you want to join a company that values people that are fearless about making technology work, we want you to work for MetroStar!

Don’t meet every single Must Have?  Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

You’re a great fit if…

• You like keeping up to date with the most recent cloud and infrastructure technologies
• You take pride in developing highly optimized code
• You enjoy working in an Agile environment and group setting in order to provide timely, effective, and customized software solutions to your customer

You’ll love this position if…(This is the s tuff you MUST have to be a fit)

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
• You have 5+ years developing server side applications with Java/J2EE or Node.js, with at least 4 of those years developing with Spring and Spring boot developing REST API endpoints.
• You have 3+ years developing in Azure and/or AWS and deploying containers to those environments.
• You have solid working experience with large scale data storage using both SQL and NoSQL databases and database management tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, DBeaver, or similar tools.
• You have a solid understanding of working with a team which implements CI/CD pipeline automation and modern development practices such as Test Driven Development
• You have experience creating unit test using JUnit and understand what is required to consistently achieving 85%+ code coverage. 
• You have 3+ years of experience with repository tools such as Git or Bitbucket and project tracking systems such as Jira
• You have experience working in Agile environments and applying automation techniques with multiple teams operating in parallel to accomplish large initiative deployments.
• Have an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain/maintain

We’ll REALLY love you if… (This is the BONUS stuff that makes you stand out)

• You have knowledge of modern infrastructure and pipeline automation tools - such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• You have worked on a team that has distributed their solutions on container and have an understanding of orchestration.
• You have experience working in an agile environment with an ability to write user stories and discuss technical details with the team.
• You have experience with JIRA and Confluence.

What your day will look like…

• You will support both on-premise and cloud hosted enterprise applications.
• You will be developing Java Spring Boot solutions to support our client.
• You will work with Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and Developers to facilitate a continuous development through a secure, stable pipeline.
• You will analyze and design software solutions, define interface between frontend and backend, and define data needed.
• You will apply knowledge of various DBMS technologies.
• You will maintain code through git, keeping track of changes, versions, and code reviews.
• You will develop REST API services.
• You will automate the process for building, testing, documenting, and deploying.

The Admin Stuff:  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The Legal Stuff:  MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.