Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.
Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being programs.
At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!
Description:
- This position is responsible for the full life cycle software architecture design and development software products that enable change, growth, and flexibility. We are seeking an experienced hands-on full-stack software architect/engineer. The Java/JavaScript Architect will be a customer-facing technical leader of development, will function within a team and work in cross-functional groups with the ability to thrive in a scaled agile environment.
Essential Functions & Duties:
- Full stack developer: JavaScript, Java, Postgres
- Develops and supports complex Spring and OSGI java software assets
- Develops and supports complex browser single-page applications using ExtJs, Material UI and custom JavaScript
- Expert in JavaScript and Java
- Experience with Angular
- Experience with Maven or Gradle
- Expert with RDBs and SQL, Postgres or Oracle a plus
- Develops and supports complex Atlassian Jira/Confluence/Crowd Plugins
- Expert using web APIs, REST, SOAP and custom
- Experienced using web security patterns like OAuth and CAS
- Expert in using Git
- Experienced using Jira and Confluence
- Advisor for patterns, templates, practices, coding standards and metrics for their application area(s).
- Manages adherence to non-functional requirements for their application(s).
- Owns the as-built catalog of how the system is built, and what behavior it is responsible for.
- Drives the vision and roadmap regarding architectural design of the application(s).
- Ensure application(s) can respond to scale and avoid dependency blocking by applying SOLID design principles.
- Designs software solutions to fulfill requirements gathered from the customer using class diagrams, component diagrams, and entity relationship diagrams.
- Coordinates with Technical Leads on technology choices and pattern adoption.
- In coordination with the Technical Leads and Scrum Master drives the application of the technology to the current business challenges.
- Become intimately familiar with our business model and processes to influence the strategy and direction of product development.
- Ability and desire to interact daily with coworkers and leadership.
- Exhibit excellent problem solving and data analysis skills
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Work at the highest technical level in all phases of application development, systems analysis, and data manipulation
- Exceptional communication skills
- Work well with an established team
- Excel in rapidly changing environments
- Ability to analyze and assume ownership of someone else’s code
- Discipline to document code
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with varying priorities
- Ability to communicate ideas in a variety of formats
- Experience with BPM frameworks (Appian, JBoss BPM, etc.)
- Experience with SCRUM/Agile development, including working on a distributed team
- Experience using SoapUI, Postman or similar tool for testing web services
- Web accessibility knowledge WCAG 2.0/Section 508
Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates:
- The ideal candidate will be accustomed to working in a very fast paced team environment. Must be decisive, drive results through others and offer constructive criticism when appropriate. Additional attributes needed:
- 9+ Years - Experience in Java, JavaScript and Database software design, implementation, and deployment preferred
- Experience planning, leading, and executing software and IT projects across a wide range of size, complexity, and technologies.
- Advanced knowledge in Java application technology including Linux, Spring boot, Maven, IntelliJ, Eclipse
- Basic Bash and SSH experience on RHEL
Citizenship or Work Authorization Required:
- Ability to obtain and maintain Federal Government Position of Trust
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must pass a background investigation.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field
- 8750 Compliant Security Certification (CASP CE, CISSP)
Target Salary Range
Compensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual’s combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $133,000.00 – $190,000.00. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and represent just one component of Synergy’s total compensation package for employees.
Candidate AI Policy
Synergy is committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate evaluation process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Synergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.
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Skills Required
- 9+ years of experience in Java, JavaScript, and database software design, implementation, and deployment
- Advanced knowledge of Java application technologies, including Linux, Spring Boot, and Maven
- Experience with full-stack development using JavaScript, Java, and relational databases
- Experience with Spring and OSGi Java software assets
- Experience with Angular and browser single-page applications
- Expertise with relational databases and SQL; PostgreSQL or Oracle experience preferred
- Experience with REST, SOAP, web APIs, OAuth, and CAS
- Experience with Git, Jira, and Confluence
- Experience with Maven or Gradle
- Experience with BPM frameworks such as Appian or JBoss BPM
- Experience with Scrum or Agile development, including distributed teams
- Experience with SoapUI, Postman, or similar web-service testing tools
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 and Section 508 accessibility requirements
- Basic Bash and SSH experience on RHEL
- Experience planning, leading, and executing software and IT projects
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8750-compliant security certification, such as CASP CE or CISSP
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Government Position of Trust
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to pass a background investigation
What We Do
Synergy is a premier Information Technology (IT) firm focused on the practice areas of Health IT, National Security, and Citizen Services. We help our customers consolidate and realign their IT assets to achieve a tangible ROI.
