Microservices / Integration Developer

Microservices / Integration Developer (Secret Clearance)

ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.

Position Overview : We are seeking an experienced Microservices Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and resilient microservices. The ideal candidate has a strong background in building containerized applications, with a deep focus on API security and discoverability. You will be proficient in deploying and managing services in a cloud-native environment, specifically with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). You will play a critical part in building the backbone of our modern application architecture.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance microservices using Python, Java (e.g., Spring Boot), or Node.js (e.g., Express.js, Fastify).
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code following best practices for microservices architecture.
• Implement robust security measures for API access, including authentication (e.g., OAuth 2.0, JWT) and authorization (e.g., role-based access control, scopes).
• Ensure service discoverability by creating and maintaining accurate API documentation using standards like OpenAPI / Swagger and contributing to our central service registry.
• Containerize services using Docker and manage their deployment and lifecycle within an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster.
• Implement and configure a service mesh (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) to manage traffic, enforce security policies, and enhance service-to-service communication.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive observability stack, including distributed tracing, metrics, and logging (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, ELK Stack).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and SRE, to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed systems.

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Preferred Qualifications :

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available.