Database Developer

Apk Solutions - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

APK Solutions LLC is seeking a Database Developer to support government clients in Chantilly, VA. This mid-level position requires a strong background in software engineering, particularly in developing and maintaining software and API-based solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative agile environment and possess a passion for software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software and API-based solutions.
• Support large enterprise business and mission objectives through REST API services.
• Automate API documentation using tools like Swagger.
• Participate in unit testing and test-driven development (TDD).
• Collaborate with team members in an agile environment.
• Work with AWS cloud services such as S3, RDS, SNS, and SQS.
• Engage in pair programming and collaborative problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues.
• Experience with design, development, testing, and operations of highly-available REST API services.
• Experience automating API documentation using Swagger.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar issue tracking tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with frontend development using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerization.
• Familiarity with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices such as continuous integration and deployment.
• Experience with performance testing and optimization.