Software Engineer (Java/Terraform)
Location: Reston, VA
Company: RIVA Solutions Inc
Category: Information Technology
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Title: Java Cloud Engineer
Location: Remote
Terms: Full-time
Clearance: Public Trust
Travel: 0-20%
Education: BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience or MA/MS degree or higher and 3 years of experience
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.
That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has manifested a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first, and providing a flexible work environment, our employees have higher morale, higher productivity rates, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.
Project Description:
The Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System (P-TACTS) is a system designed for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Board) for the purpose of electronically filing documents in connection with the Inter Partes Disputes established under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA).
Position Overview:
RIVA Solutions is actively seeking a Java Cloud Engineer to support backend development on the P-TACTS program. This role is central to designing and building scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in containerized cloud environments, infrastructure as code, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
Core Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable Java applications, emphasizing architecture best practices and performance optimization.
- Leverage the Spring ecosystem (Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud) for developing cloud-native microservices.
- Architect and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform to ensure consistency and automation in cloud deployments.
- Build and deploy applications in containerized environments using AWS ECS, AWS Fargate, and Kubernetes.
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and maintain code quality with SonarQube.
- Implement TDD and BDD practices using tools such as JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, and Spock.
- Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards throughout the development lifecycle.
- Create secure, efficient RESTful APIs and manage source control with Git.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile ceremonies.
Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Java 11+ and object-oriented programming principles.
- Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and related frameworks.
- Experience with AWS cloud services and containerization technologies (ECS, Fargate, Kubernetes).
- Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (GitLab, SonarQube).
- Solid understanding of API development and integration.
- Experience with source control systems, especially Git.
- Understanding of front-end technologies such as Angular is a plus.
- Strong testing background using JUnit, Mockito, and BDD frameworks.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting federal systems or the USPTO is a plus.
Salary:
Up to $135,000K a year DOE
RIVA Benefits:
- Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
- HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
- Long- and short-term disability
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program Initiatives
- RIVA Flex
- Additional Workplace Benefits
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