Job Title: Senior Java Engineer
Location: Sterling, VA
Company Overview:
Dedrone is the world's most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and defense customers around the world rely on Dedrone's comprehensive, command and control (C2) solutions to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling "good" drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.
Dedrone is seeking a seasoned Senior Java Microservice Engineer to join our dynamic team of experts. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge and extensive experience in developing and maintaining modern Java applications, with a strong preference for proficiency in the Quarkus framework. Candidates with solid experience in Contexts and Dependency Injection (CDI) are also encouraged to apply.
You Will...

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java microservices using the Quarkus framework or similar technologies.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality code that is efficient, maintainable, and scalable.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers, product managers, and designers to develop innovative solutions that meet business needs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to our engineering processes and practices.
• Lead by example in writing clean, testable, and effective code.

You Have...

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Ample experience in writing and maintaining modern Java code, with a
  strong preference for candidates experienced in the Quarkus framework.
• Proficiency in CDI and other Java EE technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team of experts and possess excellent engineering communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop engineering solutions independently and collaboratively on large projects.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement in a rapidly evolving landscape.

At Dedrone, we believe that great ideas come from anywhere. We support a collaborative environment and value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives. We believe having a diverse team makes Dedrone a more interesting and innovative place to work, and we strive to make Dedrone a welcoming and inclusive place for all.