Backend Developer - Remote

About the Company

Goldschmitt and Associates LLC (G&A) is a technology and professional services company specializing in technology transformation and system modernization for federal agencies. Recognized multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, G&A works on projects that address important government and public-sector needs.

The company promotes a collaborative work culture with flexible schedules, telework options, and opportunities for employees to contribute ideas and solve practical challenges.

About the Role

Goldschmitt and Associates LLC is seeking a Backend Developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain enterprise and SaaS applications. This remote position focuses on backend application development using Java and Spring Boot, RESTful API development, database management, and application security.

The selected candidate will work with technical and business stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve technical issues, and recommend improvements. The role also involves code reviews, application testing, and maintaining the performance, security, and reliability of software applications. Candidates located within commuting distance of the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain enterprise and SaaS applications.
• Develop and maintain backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related testing frameworks.
• Design, develop, document, and maintain RESTful APIs and web services.
• Implement and manage application user authentication and authorization methods.
• Design and maintain databases, data models, queries, and supporting scripts.
• Conduct code reviews and identify opportunities to improve application performance, maintainability, security, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Recommend technical and application improvements based on project requirements.
• Support modern software development, testing, and deployment practices.

Required Qualifications

• At least four years of professional software development experience, including enterprise software and/or SaaS applications.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to pass and maintain eligibility for a Public Trust investigation.
• United States citizenship.
• Strong backend software development experience using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Experience with relational databases and data modeling.
• Experience with modern software development, testing, and deployment practices.

Technical Skills and Technologies

• Programming Language: Java.
• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Hibernate.
• Technologies: REST web services and API Management.
• Platforms: AWS and Docker Containers.
• Databases: MySQL and NoSQL.
• Tools: Git, CI/CD, Swagger/OpenAPI, and JUnit.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Node.js.

Experience with AWS technologies, including AWS GovCloud, CloudFormation, Simple Notification Service (SNS), Cognito, API Gateway, ECS, Application Load Balancers, Lambda Functions, CDK, IAM, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, and RDS.

Experience with observability tools and technologies, including Spring Boot Actuator/Micrometer and distributed tracing using X-Ray or OpenTelemetry.

Experience with DB2, Redis, or DynamoDB.

Knowledge of compliance and security frameworks, including FedRAMP and Authority to Operate (ATO).

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000–$150,000.

Goldschmitt and Associates offers the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) programs.
• Commuter benefits program.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Caregiver support program.
• Health advocacy program.
• Financial well-being support.

Location and Work Arrangement

• Remote position.
• Preference is given to candidates living within a commutable distance of the DMV area (Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia).

Equal Opportunity / EEO

Goldschmitt and Associates LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consid…