Full Stack Developer (Backend)

Job Description

M1 Technology is currently seeking a talented Full Stack Developer (Backend) supporting a backend development team focused on middleware and backend services.

As a core member of the development team, you'll help innovate, optimize, and transform the digital landscape with your technical prowess. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of software development and mission support in a fast-paced environment.

Clearance Requirement : TS/SCI with Polygraph

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy production-ready backend services and middleware using Java, adhering to rigorous standards for code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.

Manage and optimize search index infrastructure using Solr or Elastic Search, including performing schema updates and tuning Lucene queries for performance and efficiency.

Architect and implement big data solutions and ingestion pipelines using tools such as Hadoop, PySpark, Spark, and Hbase.

Possess significant experience in query optimization and managing the underlying sharding mechanisms of Solr or Elastic Search to ensure system scalability.

Decompose complex functional requirements into discrete development tasks and deliver robust APIs for integration within distributed systems.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on, back-end Java development experience (not Javascript or Springboot) implementing code that undergoes code reviews, unit testing, integration testing and deployed to a production environment

College degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical degree

Intermediate to Expert level experience in Solr or Elastic Search (minimum 3 years)

Performing schema updates

Possessing significant knowledge & experience in submitting Lucene queries

Possessing significant knowledge & experience on how Solr/Elastic shards work

Possessing significant experience tuning Solr/Elastic for performance and query optimization

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a big data environment using tools such as Hadoop, Pyspark, Spark, and Hbase (prefer at least two of the list)

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with several AWS services.

Demonstrated experience with JIRA and GITHUB.

Why Work at M1?

Engage in meaningful, mission-oriented work with national impact

Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a high-performance environment

Work on cutting-edge projects with the latest technology

Enjoy a culture of innovation, integrity, and technical excellence

M1 Technology is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.