Backend Developer – Spring Boot & REST API

About the Company

Goldschmitt and Associates LLC (G&A) is a technology transformation and systems modernization company supporting federal agencies. Recognized multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, G&A works on projects focused on improving technology and solving challenges for government organizations.

The company promotes a collaborative work culture with flexible schedules, telework options, and opportunities for professional growth and employee contributions.

About the Role

Goldschmitt and Associates is seeking a Backend Developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain enterprise and SaaS applications. The role focuses on building backend applications using Java and Spring Boot, developing RESTful APIs and web services, managing databases, and implementing application authentication and authorization.

This is a remote position, with preference given to candidates who live within commuting distance of the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.

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 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 identify requirements, resolve technical issues, and recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 years of professional software development experience, including enterprise software and/or SaaS applications.
• 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.
• Ability to pass and maintain eligibility for a Public Trust investigation, including U.S. citizenship.

Required Technical Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Node.js.
• Experience with 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 Spring Boot Actuator/Micrometer and distributed tracing tools such as X-Ray or OpenTelemetry.
• Experience with DB2, Redis, or DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP and Authorization to Operate (ATO) requirements.

Work Arrangement

• Remote position.
• Preference for candidates within commuting distance of the DMV area.

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated annual salary: $130,000–$150,000.

Benefits include:

401(k) 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 and 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 wellbeing support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goldschmitt and Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.