Software Engineer Senior

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, deploys, and maintains mission-critical enterprise applications throughout the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Designs and implements cloud-based applications using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS, and DynamoDB, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
• Builds and optimizes front-end applications delivering responsive and user-friendly interfaces tailored to business needs.
• Manages version control, development workflows, and CI/CD pipelines using Atlassian tools like Bitbucket and Jira to enable rapid, dependable deployments.
• Applies Agile development principles within the SAFe framework, engaging in iterative development cycles, backlog prioritization, and adaptive planning.
• Conducts rigorous unit testing, integration testing, and automated deployment processes to ensure application quality, reliability, and security compliance.
• Performs ongoing application maintenance, including monitoring system performance, responding to incidents, and implementing patches and security updates.
• Develops and maintains databases within an application environment, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval for large-scale applications.
• Designs, customizes, and optimizes software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, integrating third-party components and automating maintenance tasks.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, participate in architecture reviews, and deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
• Provides team-specific training as needed.
• Plan and coordinate with all teams within the Value Streams to ensure alignment and cross-functional collaboration.
• Foster transparency through regular progress updates and continuous communication with stakeholders.
• Participate in System Demos and demonstrate completed work to stakeholders at the end of each iteration.
• Collaborate with other teams across the organization to remove dependencies and resolve blockers to ensure continuous flow of work.
• Use the Government-provided toolset (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) for managing work, tracking progress, and documenting deliverables.
• Break down work into manageable features and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance or higher.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in software development.
• Experience in API Development and Standardization: Minimum of five (5) years designing, developing, and standardizing APIs, including RESTful, SOAP, and GraphQL architectures.
• Expertise in API Security and Best Practices: Knowledge of OAuth, JWT, OpenID Connect, and industry standards for secure API development.
• Software Development Proficiency: Minimum of eight (8) years in software development with object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms, proficiency in Java, Python, or Golang.
• Experience with API Management Platforms: Experience with AWS API Gateway and defining/enforcing API standards for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Leadership and Cross-functional Collaboration: Demonstrated two (2) years leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving API standards adoption.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, preferred.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time employees are offered a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.