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Company Overview:

Macalogic is a company with broad competencies based on over a decade of experience working in the federal arena. We are a Woman-Owned SBA-certified Small Business and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).  We provide business consulting services to government clients in five primary areas: software development and IT-related consulting; cyber security, program support; federal enterprise architecture; and compliance. In the commercial, Business-to-Business (B2B) arena, we provide management support services, including hardware, software, and network installation, troubleshooting, and management.

Our core values of “Building Trust”, “Showing Up”, “Owning It”, “Getting Better”, and “Serving Others” are central to everything we do at Macalogic. We offer a generous benefits package and compensation commensurate with your experience and skill set.

General Description:

The successful candidate will provide software development to support the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in the ongoing modernization of the Defense Retired & Annuitant Pay System (DRAS-M). This role supports the agile development and deployment of secure, cloud-hosted microservices in support of the modernization of DFAS's legacy financial systems, delivering real-time and batch processing capabilities for millions of military retirees and annuitants.

Duties and responsibilities:

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software components that align with DRAS-M modernization goals; write clean, efficient, and secure code in Java and PL/SQL that adheres to Zero Trust Architecture principles and DoD development standards; participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions; and collaborate with product owners, scrum masters, testers, and security engineers to ensure timely, quality delivery of production-ready software.

Specialized Knowledge:

+ Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot framework

+ Implement secure coding practices following OWASP guidelines and NIST SP 800-218 secure software development practices

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including database design and orchestration teams to implement functional modules

+ Participate in code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and security testing processes

+ Integrate with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins for automated deployment

+ Develop and consume RESTful APIs in a service-oriented architecture environment

+ Work within Zero Trust environment using Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) systems

+ Other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills:

+ Programming Languages:

+ Proficiency in Java development with strong object-oriented programming skills

+ Experience with PL/SQL development and database integration

+ Understanding of secure coding practices and standards

+ Frameworks & Technologies:

+ Strong experience with Spring Boot framework

+ Knowledge of microservices architecture patterns

+ Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs

+ Understanding of service-oriented architecture principles

+ Development Tools:

+ Experience with Git-based version control systems

+ Knowledge of Jenkins for CI/CD automation

+ Experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

+ Testing & Quality Assurance:

+ Experience with JUnit for unit testing

+ Familiarity with Selenium for automated testing

+ Knowledge of integration testing methodologies

+ Understanding of security testing practices using tools like Fortify

+ Cloud & Infrastructure:

+ Exposure to cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure

+ Experience with FedRAMP IL5-authorized platforms is a plus

+ Understanding of cloud-native development practices

+ Knowledge of containerization concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Advanced degrees or professional certifications in software development

+ Security + CE/ IAT Level II certification

+ Experience with government financial systems or defense contractor environments

+ Knowledge of DFAS operations and military retirement/annuity systems

+ Experience with additional cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

+ Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices

+ Experience with automated testing frameworks beyond JUnit and Selenium

+ Knowledge of database design and optimization techniques

+ Understanding of FISMA, FedRAMP, and other federal compliance frameworks

+ Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies in government contracting

+ Background in financial or accounting system development

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field .

Professional Certifications:

None required.

Clearance:

Public Trust / IT II Security clearance eligibility.

Experience:

5+ years in software development with focus on enterprise applications.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Skills and Abilities:

Experience in government or defense contractor environments preferred.

Other Characteristics (e.g., Personal or Language):

Must be a self-starter with strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities for complex software challenges; excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively in Agile teams; ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including government stakeholders; self-motivated with strong time management skills for sprint-based deliverables; adaptability to changing priorities and evolving government requirements; and detail-oriented approach to code quality and security compliance.

Working conditions, including location:

Fully remote.

Client duty hours are Monday through Friday.

Salary:

110 – 145K

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