Senior Software Engineer

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Introduction:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the SecD Development Portfolio (SDP), which includes three mission-critical applications and a team of ten staff. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on developer with deep expertise in Java-based technologies, database development, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will provide both development and operations support, ensuring high availability and performance of production systems in a dynamic and secure environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide strategic technical solutions and guidance across the development portfolio.
• Perform full-stack software development and database engineering.
• Deliver operations and maintenance (O&M) support for production Java applications with Oracle backends and Tomcat/JBoss servers.
• Engage with customers and users to gather requirements and ensure satisfaction.
• Support application availability during core and non-core hours as needed to meet mission demands.
• Collaborate with team members in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to CI/CD automation and DevOps practices to streamline deployments and improve system reliability.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development using:
  • Java 8 (J2EE), React, Spring Framework 5+, Spring Boot 2
  • JavaScript/AJAX, Hibernate 5+, SQL/RDBMS (Oracle and PostgreSQL)
  • RESTful Web Services, Apache Tomcat, Red Hat JBoss
  • Linux (RHEL, CentOS), Eclipse IDE, Maven, Git
• 10+ years of experience in database development and SQL/RDBMS (Oracle and PostgreSQL).
• 10+ years of experience in UI development using JavaScript.
• 10 years of experience in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• 10 years of experience supporting enterprise applications with 24/7 availability.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS services (Console, RDS, S3, EBS, AMIs, IaaS).
• 5+ years of experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
• 5+ years of experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automation.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, planning, and time management abilities.
• Self-motivated with a strong initiative to support team growth and success.

Location : Washington, DC
Clearance Required: Top Secret

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications or equivalent cloud credentials.
• Experience in federal or defense environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure coding standards.
• Background in performance tuning and system optimization.

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