Senior Software Developer

PSR Associates is a consulting and talent solutions firm that connects qualified IT professionals with great opportunities. Whether you're looking for a contract or permanent position, we can help you find the right fit for your skills and experience. We have a team of experienced recruiters who know the IT industry inside and out, and we work with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful transition. PSR Connecting Talent, Crafting Success.

Senior Software Developer Position Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team. The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule consisting of onsite days in Alexandria, VA.

Summary

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to design, develop, deploy, and support Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API, and Microsoft Azure cloud-native applications.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microsoft Azure technologies
• Develop and support RESTful APIs, microservices, and integrations with internal and external systems
• Build and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native applications
• Integrate and process real-time data from APIs, messaging systems, and external data feeds
• Support application deployments, production troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management processes
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, infrastructure teams, and developers to deliver technical solutions
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, technical documentation, and development best practices
• Support enterprise applications and system integrations
• Contribute to application reliability, security, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Need

Required

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years of experience developing applications using Java (Java 11/17/21)
• 5+ years of experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework
• 5+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
• 5+ years of experience integrating distributed enterprise applications
• 5+ years of experience with object-oriented design, design patterns, multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous processing
• 5+ years of experience with JSON, XML, HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets, and third-party API integrations
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting application performance, memory utilization, and production issues
• 5+ years of experience using Git and GitHub, including branching, pull requests, and release management
• 3+ years of experience developing, deploying, and supporting applications in Microsoft Azure
• 3+ years of experience with Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Container Registry
• 3+ years of experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights
• 3+ years of experience building CI/CD pipelines and automated testing using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• 3+ years of experience with Maven or Gradle and Docker containerized deployments
• Industry certifications in Azure, Java, or cloud technologies

Preferred

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments
• Experience with real-time data processing and event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of OpenTripPlanner (OTP), GTFS, or other geospatial/data integration platforms
• Experience with Azure networking, including Virtual Networks, Private Endpoints, DNS, Front Door, API Management, and Entra ID
• Experience with cloud security, high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization
• Experience working in highly regulated or public-facing environments

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

*** Please note that any false information on your resume or application could lead to the offer being withdrawn or even termination after hire.***