Title: Consultant

Role: JAVA API Developer Lead

Location: Remote

About iWorks:

iWorks is an experienced technology consulting firm with about 20-year track record. Our primary focus areas encompass technology integration, process optimization, analytics, and driving groundbreaking outcomes through innovation. At iWorks, our company culture is built on values of inclusivity, efficiency, and innovation. We have a demonstrated history of delivering exceptional solutions that aid our clients, including federal government agencies, as well as other clients, in successfully achieving their mission. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on the well-being of our employees by offering competitive compensation, engaging assignments, and avenues for professional development.

About this position:

We are looking to hire a technical, self-motivated Software Developer to join our team to support an essential modernization program for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid. As a member of our Agile development team, you will support several complex and high-volume customer systems. The ideal candidate would have experience developing in Java and building Representation State Transfer (REST) Application Programming Interface (API) solutions.

Salary Range: 145k -165K - commensurate with an individual's experience, skills, and location

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Develop maintainable, scalable, defect-free code following best practices and coding standards, including software reuse, refactoring, continuous integration, test automation, secure development, and test-driven development.
• Actively participate in daily scrum meetings, report progress, and address impediments.
• Join Program Quarterly Incrementation Planning sessions to set development goals.
• Execute automated tests, analyze results, and support various testing stages.

Required Education/Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with existing or the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 7+ years of related experience in software development with 3+ years in a lead development role
• Experience developing API Microservices.
• Knowledge of REST API, JSON.
• Experience using API test cases in SOAP UI, PostMan, or ReadyAPI.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Spring Boot applications.
• Experience with git/GitLab DevOps/CI/CD platform.
• Experience with SQL and PGAdmin.
• Experience with common web development frameworks (Angular, Docker, React, Spring, Node.js, jQuery, Microservice Design, etc.)
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using and creating API test cases in PostMan, or ReadyAPI.
• Knowledge of Angular 2+ applications and common web development frameworks (Angular, Docker, React, Spring, Node.js, jQuery, Microservice Design, etc)
• Experience with an IDE such as IntelliJ.
• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or Agile/Iterative software development methodology
• Interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude.
• Critical thinking, problem solving skills, written, and oral communication skills.
• Personal accountability, organized, self-motivated, and demonstrates initiative.

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.