Developer, Backend
1PasswordSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer - Contractor (Outside of IR35) at Research Innovations
England, United Kingdom
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SportsIndustries
Requirements
- Expert-level knowledge of Java 11+
- Expert-level knowledge of Spring Boot and Spring Framework (v5+)
- Expert-level knowledge of JPA/Hibernate and ORM principles
- Expert-level knowledge of designing and building microservice architectures
- Expert-level knowledge of creating and consuming RESTful APIs
- Expert-level knowledge of Git for version control and collaborative development
- Expert-level knowledge of JSON and working with structured data
- Expert-level knowledge of unit testing with frameworks like JUnit
- Expert-level knowledge of task management tools like JIRA
- Expert-level knowledge of writing technical documentation for APIs and backend components
- Proficient with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
- Proficient with Kafka or other messaging/event-driven platforms
- Proficient with Docker containerization
- Proficient with Kubernetes for orchestration
- Proficient with AWS services (e.g., S3, Lambda, EC2, etc.)
- Proficient with Maven for build and dependency management
- Proficient with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Basic understanding of Python (scripts, tools, integrations)
- Basic understanding of frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (for context when integrating with frontend)
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot
- Deliver well-structured, maintainable, and testable code aligned with project requirements
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support web and mobile applications
- Integrate with third-party data providers (e.g. sports data, video, commentary)
- Use Git to manage code versioning and contribute to shared repositories
- Manage deployments across multiple environments (Dev, Test, Staging, Prod)
- Ensure systems are performant, secure, and resilient
- Identify and manage project-level technical dependencies
- Participate in sprint planning and delivery-focused meetings with the wider team
- Write and maintain clear technical documentation
- Contribute to code reviews and uphold development best practices
Skills
Java 11+
Spring Boot
Spring Framework
JPA
Hibernate
RESTful APIs
Microservices
Git
JUnit
JIRA
JSON
Research Innovations
Develops technology for national security solutions
About Research Innovations
Research Innovations Inc. specializes in technology solutions for national security. The company develops and implements advanced security technologies tailored to the specific needs of government agencies and defense organizations, including military and intelligence branches. Their approach combines the expertise of operational specialists with technologists to create effective solutions that enhance security measures. Unlike many competitors, RII focuses on strong partnerships with government entities, ensuring that their products are customized and relevant to current operational challenges. The goal of Research Innovations is to drive digital transformation in national security, contributing to the safety and security of the nation through innovative technology.
Alexandria, VirginiaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, DefenseIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Risks
RII faces competition from emerging AI startups in the national security sector.
Over-reliance on government contracts poses financial risks for RII.
Rapid tech advancements may challenge RII's platform integration capabilities.
Differentiation
RII specializes in national security technology with strong government partnerships.
PRIISM platform offers advanced AI-driven analytics for decision-making in defense missions.
RII combines operational expertise with technological skills for bespoke security solutions.
Upsides
Increased demand for AI-driven tools boosts RII's market potential.
PRIISM's awardable status enhances RII's credibility in the defense sector.
RII's rapid revenue growth indicates strong business performance.
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