Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using modern frameworks, cloud-native services, and AI-assisted tools.
• Build intuitive, user-centered frontends using Angular or similar frameworks, and integrate with backend APIs.
• Lead architecture and design of applications and microservices using best practice design patterns and event-driven architectures.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, deployment, and security enforcement.
• Design and optimize data models for both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and non-relational (e.g., DynamoDB) databases.
• Integrate applications with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SNS, and SQS.
• Collaborate with scientists, developers, and stakeholders to gather requirements, share knowledge, and communicate solutions.
• Manage multiple complex development efforts using agile methodologies while staying current with emerging technologies and AI capabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant background in developing software using object-oriented programming (e.g., Java, C#, .NET) with adherence to SOLID principles.
• Advanced proficiency in frontend development using frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.
• Extensive knowledge of relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
• Hands-on expertise with AWS core services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, SNS, SQS, VPC, CloudWatch) or equivalent Azure offerings.
• Practical experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform), CI/CD tools, version control systems, and use of AI-powered coding assistants like GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies.

Nice to Have

• Proven experience translating business needs into technical requirements.
• Professional certifications in AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or FedRAMP.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance).

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)