$120K - 160K a year
Lead solution architecture and full-stack development using Java Spring Boot backend and Angular frontend in a hybrid Agile environment for federal modernization.
10+ years Java full-stack experience with Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, containerization, CI/CD, relational databases, and Agile methodologies, plus local hybrid work in Fairfax, VA.
Overview Solution Architect - required onsite (hybrid) in Fairfax, VA Overview ILS Inc. is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Java Engineer with strong Spring Boot backend expertise and solid frontend development skills to support a major federal modernization initiative. The ideal candidate is comfortable developing both backend services and user interfaces, and has experience working in Agile, cloud-based environments. This hybrid role requires in-office presence two days per week in Fairfax, VA. MUST BE LOCAL TO DC METRO AREA (hybrid support - 2 days in ILS HQ office, located in Fairfax, VA 22033). Responsibilities Ideal Candidate: • Team Lead and POC for the project. Functions as SME and advocate for software applications. • Conveys the solution through architecture and design artifacts. Acts as the bridge between enterprise architecture and applications development. • Identifies key performance issues early in the project and works with 3rd party vendors and enterprise-wide system teams to resolve issues. • Assures all tasks and deliverables are executed and delivered with quality. • Manages and reports on the status of all baselines; executes the project’s Quality Assurance Plan. P • provide presentations to all levels of management. It’s a great opportunity to work in an Agile, cloud-based environment, contributing to impactful federal projects. • Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot. • Build RESTful APIs and backend services that integrate with relational databases and external systems. • Contribute to the development of responsive user interfaces using Angular or similar modern JavaScript frameworks. • Participate in cloud migration efforts and application deployment on AWS. • Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber. • Collaborate with DevOps to support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and containerization tools like Docker. • Work closely with cross-functional teams including UI/UX, QA, and product owners in an Agile/Scrum environment. • Troubleshoot issues across the full application stack and contribute to continuous improvements. Qualifications Required skill sets - Extensive experience with: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • 10+ years of professional experience in Java-based full-stack development. • Expert-level backend development with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture. • Proficiency in frontend technologies such as Angular, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. • Experience with AWS, containerized deployments (Docker), and CI/CD automation (Jenkins). • Strong understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server). • Solid grasp of software engineering principles, testing methodologies, and Agile development practices. Preferred Skills • Experience with frontend unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jasmine, Karma). • Familiarity with tools like Maven, Gradle, Git, SoapUI, JMeter. • Prior experience in government, financial, or insurance systems is a plus.
This job posting was last updated on 10/18/2025