Senior Software Engineer (Spring/React) Chitra, Virginia

Clearance: Active Secret with TS Eligibility
Location: Fort Eustis (On-Site)
Overview
Chitra is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to assume primary ownership of a mature, mission-critical Java/Spring and React application following a significant team transition.
This system is containerized (Docker-based), data-intensive, and built on the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Data, JPA/Hibernate, Spring Data REST) with a PostgreSQL backend and a React frontend.
The role requires you to develop a deep understanding of existing system architecture and business workflows.
Responsibilities
Own and maintain a Spring Boot backend application
Support and enhance a React frontend
Diagnose and resolve JPA/Hibernate performance issues
Analyze and optimize PostgreSQL queries and indexes
Maintain and troubleshoot Docker-based deployments
Reverse-engineer undocumented workflows and architectural decisions
Identify technical debt and prioritize pragmatic improvements
Improve system documentation and maintainability
Core Technology Stack Backend
Java
Spring Framework / Spring Boot
Spring Data (JPA, JDBC, REST)
Hibernate
PostgreSQL
Experience with Maven/Gradle build systems
Docker
Frontend
React (modern hooks-based architecture)
RESTful API integration
Required Qualifications
7+ years of professional software development experience
Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem
Deep understanding of JPA/Hibernate (entity lifecycle, transactions, lazy loading, performance tuning)
Experience optimizing database ORM-related performance bottlenecks
Solid PostgreSQL experience (query analysis, indexing, performance troubleshooting)
Experience working with Dockerized applicationsExperience inheriting and stabilizing complex existing systems
Ability to operate independently while collaborating across teams
What Success Looks Like
Develops a strong understanding of the system architecture and associated workflows
Identifies high-risk areas without overreacting
Improves stability before attempting large refactors
Enhances documentation and maintainability to support long-term
Reduces operational friction over time
This is a high impact, ownership-driven role focused on maintaining and evolving a complex production system.
Position is on site at Ft.
Eustis, VA
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