Job Title: Java API Developer (Journeyman)

Company Name: Ardigent Consulting, Inc

Job Url: https://www.simplyhired.com/job/xDl_gFkiQifPNazb6p3COhE0it_XJj5fWbasJaGaKHgNoUDHn79tHA

Job Description: Java API Developer (Journeyman)
Ardigent Consulting, Inc
Remote

Job Details
Full-time
$140,000 - $165,000 a year
17 hours ago
Benefits
Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Qualifications
Jira
Spring Boot
Version control
Pegasystems
DevSecOps Practices
SAFe
Data modeling
Oracle
Gradle
Computer Science
JUnit
Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation
Automation
RESTful API
XML
Secret Clearance
Information Systems
Mid-level
Scalable systems
DoD experience
Java
Microservices
SQL
Information security compliance
Swagger
AWS
Analysis skills
Docker
Bachelor's degree
Cloud-based systems
JPA
Computer Engineering
Software documentation
Technical writing
GitHub
ServiceNow
Scalability
Developing and maintaining backend systems
Agile software development
API testing
JSON
Technical troubleshooting support
Unit testing
Analysis (software development lifecycle)
Root cause analysis
Maven
Cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor's degree in computer science
2 years
Backlog management
GitLab
Communication skills
Postman (API platform)
Project stakeholder communication
Mockito
Hibernate
Database software proficiency
Full Job Description
About the Mission

Imagine enabling the United States Air Force to protect its people, installations, and global operations—through better, faster, smarter software.

Ardigent is supporting the evolution of the Air Force Justice Information System (AFJIS) under the ALEOS program—a mission-critical law enforcement and integrated defense system used by Security Forces worldwide. This system underpins investigations, case management, and operational decision-making across the Air Force’s global security mission.

This is not just another IT program. It’s a platform that directly supports national security, operational readiness, and the safety of Airmen.

About Ardigent

At Ardigent, we don’t just “do Agile”—we live it. We are a consultancy specializing in Agile transformation and DevSecOps delivery across federal agencies. We bring modern product thinking, lean delivery, and technical excellence to government missions that matter. Our teams are known for turning complexity into clarity—and for making real, measurable impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an API Developer (Mid-Level) to join and support our growing team. In this role, you’ll design, build, enhance, and maintain secure, scalable APIs and integration services that enable AFJIS to exchange data reliably with external and enterprise systems. This role is especially critical because the ALEOS program includes defined integration requirements as a core part of system delivery, along with enhancements, sustainment, cloud support, and cybersecurity compliance.

Our development team members are innovative problem-solvers who enjoy untangling complexity, building robust interfaces, and making systems talk to each other in ways that are elegant, secure, and dependable. You will collaborate closely with other developers, testers, product stakeholders, and system owners in a fast-moving Agile environment to deliver integration capabilities that directly support mission execution. The attached sample role also emphasizes building solutions from user requirements, integrating with customer systems, troubleshooting issues, and producing technical documentation, and this updated role carries those same expectations into an API and integration-focused context.

Key Responsibilities

API Development & Systems Integration

Design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs, backend services, and integration components supporting AFJIS mission workflows
Build and support integrations with external systems and internal enterprise services; experience integrating with external systems is required for this role
Develop reliable data exchange mechanisms using formats and protocols such as JSON, XML, REST, HTTP/S, and other service-based integration patterns
Support interface versioning, error handling, retry logic, logging, and traceability for stable cross-system interoperability
Application Development

Perform object-oriented software development using Java and common Java enterprise frameworks and tools
Build service-layer and API functionality using technologies such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Maven/Gradle, JPA/Hibernate, and related Java ecosystem tools
Analyze functional and interface requirements and translate them into scalable, maintainable technical solutions
Troubleshoot application code, integration failures, and data exchange issues across multiple environments
Agile Delivery & Collaboration

Work within a SAFe / Agile delivery environment supporting backlog development, sprint execution, releases, and mission-driven enhancements
Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, QA engineers, and other developers to refine requirements and deliver working software in short iterations
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to technical design discussions, estimation, and solution planning
Quality, Testing & DevSecOps

Create and execute unit, integration, and API tests to ensure code meets acceptance criteria with minimal defects
Use tools such as JUnit, Mockito, Postman, Swagger / OpenAPI, and similar frameworks to validate service behavior and contracts
Support CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test practices using tools such as Git, GitLab or GitHub, Jenkins, and related DevSecOps tooling
Contribute to secure coding, code review, automated scanning, and vulnerability remediation in support of cybersecurity compliance requirements under the program
Documentation & Communication

Produce clear technical documentation for APIs, integration patterns, interface specifications, and support materials
Communicate technical and non-technical information effectively to stakeholders, teammates, and customer representatives
Provide practical, efficient solutions to technical issues and support root-cause analysis for production or downstream integration problems
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or comparable work experience
6+ years of software development experience, including backend or service-layer development
5+ years of hands-on Java development experience
2+ years of direct API development and systems integration experience
Required: demonstrated experience integrating applications with external systems, third-party services, or enterprise platforms
Experience with Spring Boot, REST API design, and backend service development
Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server, including SQL and data modeling fundamentals
Understanding of application servers, web services architecture, deployment procedures, and secure API design
Experience writing and maintaining unit and integration tests
Experience using JIRA and Git-based source control tools
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
US Citizenship is required
Being located in the DC Metro area is highly preferred. We will consider candidates who are remote and located within the continental US.

This position may require an on-site interview. Remote roles may also require employees to come to our office annually for an in-person meeting.

Desired Skills

Active or eligible Secret clearance (required for many roles under this program)
Experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments
Experience with OpenAPI / Swagger, contract-first API development, and API documentation standards
Experience supporting microservices, event-driven integrations, or middleware-based architectures
Experience with DevSecOps / CI/CD and automated code quality and security scanning
Prior experience with case management, workflow, or data transaction solutions
Experience with low-code / no-code platforms such as Entellitrak, ServiceNow, Appian, Pega, or Salesforce is a plus, but not required
Prior experience in a DoD or other federal mission environment is highly desirable
Why This Role is Different

Mission Impact: Your APIs and integrations will help power a system that supports Air Force law enforcement and force protection operations
Integration at the Core: This is not a generic developer role—connecting AFJIS to external systems is central to the mission and a core expectation of the work
Modern Engineering Practices: You’ll work in an Agile, DevSecOps-oriented delivery model with automation, testing, and security built into the process
Real Technical Ownership: You’ll help shape the interfaces that make the platform more useful, connected, and operationally effective
Who Thrives Here

You enjoy building clean, reliable APIs that other systems can trust
You know that integrations are where elegant design meets real-world messiness
You are energized by solving data flow, interface, and interoperability challenges
You care about mission outcomes, not just code completion
You like being the person who makes disconnected systems finally work together
Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the challenge of building secure, well-engineered APIs and integrations for a mission that truly matters, we’d love to meet you.

Apply and help us connect the systems that support those who protect us.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

Are you a US citizen?
Experience:

Java: 5 years (Required)
AWS: 3 years (Preferred)
Oracle : 3 years (Required)
API Development: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote