Software Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring for Software Engineer to support the modernization of a mission-critical enterprise application. This initiative focuses on improving system agility, security, and maintainability while incrementally evolving a legacy platform into a modern architecture.

The engineer will work closely with a small, highly collaborative team to analyze, design, and implement enhancements to a complex, document-centric system integrated across multiple enterprise platforms.

This is a hands-on role suited for someone who can navigate legacy systems while building forward-looking solutions in a controlled, regulated environment.

to support our client's contract needs. This position is located in the within the United States and will be a full remote position.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to modernization of a legacy Java-based enterprise application into a modular Spring Boot architecture
• Develop and enhance backend services, APIs, and integrations with enterprise systems
• Work with Oracle databases, including schema design, PL/SQL, and performance tuning
• Integrate with document management systems (e.g., Documentum or similar ECM platforms)
• Implement secure system-to-system integrations using REST, messaging (e.g., SQS), and enterprise protocols
• Support identity and access integration (e.g., SSO, mTLS, PIV-based authentication)
• Participate in breaking down monolithic components into well-defined modules with clear boundaries
• Assist in designing and implementing asynchronous processing patterns (queues, retries, DLQs)
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to backlog refinement and estimation
• Support testing efforts, including unit, integration, and regression testing in constrained environments
• Troubleshoot production issues and support operational stability

What You'll Work On

• Refactoring and modularizing AMS components (profiles, transactions, covenants, reports, records)
• Building a Spring Boot-based application layer to replace legacy WebSphere deployments
• Designing portfolio-based deployment models (multi-tenant or segmented architectures)
• Implementing reliable integration patterns with external systems
• Supporting phased modernization (portfolio-by-portfolio or module-by-module)

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 3- 5 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• 3 years of experience in Java-based enterprise application development with exposure to using generative AI for development and analysis
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and REST API development
• Experience working with relational databases
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns (messaging, APIs, batch processing)
• Understanding of secure application development (authentication, authorization, encryption)
• Experience working in legacy environments and modernization initiatives
• Ability to work independently in a small team with evolving requirements

Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain an EXIM Bank Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with AWS (EC2, SQS, RDS, IAM)
• Familiarity with Documentum or similar enterprise content management systems
• Experience with IBM security stack (ISAM/ISVA) or similar identity providers
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Experience working in government or regulated environments
• Understanding of modular monolith architectures and incremental modernization strategies

Posted Salary Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.