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Senior Software Engineer

Kforce Federal Solutions

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Job Requirements

Huntsville, AL
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Career Level not specified
$145,000 - $180,000

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – TS Cleared
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required
Employment Type: W2 Consultant (Kforce)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more

Contact Recruiter Directly:
Brenton Anderson
Email: banderson3@kforce.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myitrecruiterbrenton/

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a mission-critical federal program focused on advanced application development, system modernization, and national security initiatives.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable software solutions in complex, high-availability environments. Your work will directly support operational readiness, data-driven systems, and mission-critical applications.
You will work across the full software development lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend services, APIs, and distributed systems in a secure, Agile-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions across the full SDLC
Build and support backend services, APIs, and microservices architectures
Develop applications using Java and/or Python within modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot)
Integrate systems and services across enterprise application environments
Collaborate with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across complex applications and distributed systems
Participate in Agile and DevSecOps development environments
Support CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment processes
Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases in data-driven applications
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design and system specifications


Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance
8+ years of experience in software engineering or application development
Strong experience with Java (Spring Boot preferred) and/or Python
Experience building REST APIs and microservices-based architectures
Experience working in Linux/Unix-based environments
Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
Experience working across the full software development lifecycle
Experience working in Agile / DevSecOps environments
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams


Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience supporting large-scale or distributed systems
Experience supporting systems in secure or regulated environments (DoD / federal programs)


Work Environment

Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL)
Monday–Friday within standard core business hours
Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols
Fast-paced, mission-focused software development environment
Direct collaboration with engineering, data, and platform teams


Why Join Kforce?
As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support:

Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with options to invest
Competitive weekly pay
Paid time off (where applicable)
Dedicated recruiter and care team support
Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs


Impact
This role provides the opportunity to build and maintain secure, scalable software systems that directly support national security operations and modernize critical federal platforms.

Apply Today
Join a team where your expertise in software engineering, backend development, and distributed systems directly contributes to mission success.
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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Top Secret