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RIVA Solutions, Inc.RI

Senior Software Engineer (Java/ Cloud)

RIVA Solutions Inc. is a leading IT government contractor based in McLean, VA, specializing in modernizing federal digital services and empowering agencies through innovative technology solutions.

RIVA Solutions, Inc.

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 145k-145k USD

United States only

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RIVA Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java/Cloud) who is a hands-on senior engineer, not a purely feature-focused developer. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong system design instincts, and direct ownership of production systems.

Requirements

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java-based applications with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and performance
  • Take hands-on ownership of production systems, including supporting deployments, troubleshooting production issues, and resolving incidents
  • Lead full-stack development efforts across backend services and front-end integrations, with a backend-leaning focus
  • Architect and implement services using Java 20+, Spring Boot/Core/Cloud and Hibernate/JPA to build maintainable, testable, high-performing services
  • Troubleshoot and remediate production performance issues across the stack (API, ORM, database), including Hibernate query tuning, indexing, and SQL optimization
  • Design and implement secure, scalable RESTful APIs
  • Participate directly in CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting, deployment support, and release validation using GitLab and SonarQube
  • Manage build automation and dependency management using Maven
  • Implement and enforce testing strategies using TDD and BDD, leveraging JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, and Spock
  • Build accessibility considerations into application design and implementation, ensuring compliance with Section 508 standards
  • Support containerized and serverless workloads in AWS, including ECS, Fargate, and Kubernetes
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to understand, maintain, and troubleshoot Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools)
  • Make informed architectural trade-offs related to performance, scalability, maintainability, and operational risk
  • Conduct code reviews, mentor other developers, and uphold engineering best practices
  • Ensure system uptime, performance, and stability across development, test, and production environments

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
  • HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
  • Long- and Short-term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Wellness Program Initiatives
  • RIVA Flex

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Senior

Salary

Salary: 145k-145k USD

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About RIVA Solutions, Inc.

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At RIVA Solutions, we empower our mission-driven community of passionate, innovative professionals to modernize government digital services. Founded in 2009 by CEO Naveen Krishnamurthy, RIVA Solutions Inc. is an IT government contractor and systems integrator that supports agencies in sectors such as Federal Civilian, Federal Health, Homeland Security, and National Security. Our team is committed to delivering impactful tech solutions that facilitate the transformation of digital services within the government.

Our core values, represented by the acronym R.I.V.A.—Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability—guide our operations and interactions. This commitment to excellence is matched by our belief in fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and empathy. RIVA’s services include cloud solutions, cybersecurity, data analytics, and human-centered design, ensuring our clients receive comprehensive and user-centric solutions tailored to their needs.

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