Platform Development Software Engineer

Location: Beavercreek, OH

Work Location: onsite

• Maintain and enhance a legacy Tomcat web application while planning its transition to a cloud-native architecture.
• Redesign the application for deployment within a Kubernetes cluster to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Refactor traditional monolithic structures into modular microservices using modern integration strategies and emerging enterprise services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure smooth integration of new services following industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain software components using Java (Java 8 and Java 21), utilizing technologies such as JSP, JSTL, CDI, and Spring alongside a responsive user interface that leverages Bootstrap, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, and JQuery.
• Implement new architecture by leveraging Golang-based services and Angular for a modernized front-end experience.
• Document technical designs, system integration requirements, and transition processes in support of ongoing and future initiatives.

• Take ownership of large sections of the system architecture while working collaboratively with teams.
• Drive agile development practices and support robust continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Clearly articulate complex system designs and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee the evolution of the software process from development through deployment, ensuring efficient and secure code integration.
• Engage in continuous process improvement to enhance software quality, performance, and reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java development (Java 8 and Java 21) with expertise in JSP, JSTL, CDI, and Spring frameworks.
• Proven experience in maintaining and modernizing web applications, particularly within Tomcat and Kubernetes environments.
• Solid expertise in modern front-end technologies, including Angular, Bootstrap (versions 4 and 5), CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, and JQuery.
• Experience in refactoring monolithic applications into microservices and integrating emerging enterprise services.
• Familiarity with container orchestration and deployment best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship and must be open to obtaining a TS/SCI security clearance
• Active TS/SCI is desired