Software Developer
PlanIT Group
Washington, DC
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java for backend and React for frontend.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Develop and manage SQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Implement AI-driven features and leverage machine learning models where applicable.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop to requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure application security, performance, and reliability through best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot preferred).
• Frontend Development: Expertise in React.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Database Management: Hands-on experience with SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar).
• API Development: Proven ability to design and consume RESTful APIs.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with GCP services (Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, etc.).
• AI/ML Integration: Familiarity with AI concepts and ability to integrate ML models into applications.
• Familiarity with OAuth2 authentication and authorization for secure user access.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with security best practices for web applications.
• Exposure to microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.
Additional Required Skills/Experience:
• A minimum of ten (10) years experience in software development
• A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred;
• Able to perform all functional duties independently;
• Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel;
• Experience authoring or contributing to software-related documentation such as requirements specifications, design documents, technical manuals, and user manuals.
• Excellent communication skills.
Additional Provisions:
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
About the Company
PlanIT Group
PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.
Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.