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Backend Java Developer

NuAxis Innovations
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.

Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose.

We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind.

We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Backend Java Developer for a Full-Time position.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Backend Java Developer to support a large-scale, cloud-native enterprise application. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience and be comfortable working in an established Java microservices environment, contributing across development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java-based backend services and microservices.
  • Develop and integrate REST APIs using Spring/Spring Boot.
  • Work with PostgreSQL and troubleshoot application/database issues.
  • Deploy and support applications in AWS cloud environments.
  • Work with containers, Git/GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using automated testing practices.
  • Troubleshoot production issues across applications, services, and databases.
  • Collaborate with developers, QA, DevOps, and other team members in an Agile environment.

Required Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL.
  • Experience with AWS and cloud-native application development.
  • Experience with containers and CI/CD.
  • Proficiency with Git/GitLab.
  • Experience with automated testing and software development best practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch.
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures.
  • Experience with AWS SNS/SQS.
  • Experience with Terraform.
  • Experience supporting production-grade enterprise applications.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • 5 years of professional software development experience, with strong hands-on backend Java development experience.
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and across the full software development lifecycle

Does this opportunity sound like a fit for you? If so, join our talent community and click to apply now!!

Our Profile:

We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them. Learn More .

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Learn More about our Benefits and Culture!

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