About this role
Senior Software Engineer with backend focus to design, build, test, and maintain scalable software systems for a defense-related program. Lead architecture, APIs, and cloud infrastructure while mentoring engineers and supporting Agile processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices
- Create and maintain full-scale testing architecture plans
- Build, test, and maintain high-performance applications
- Mentor junior engineers
- Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure
Technical Overview
Stack includes Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate; RESTful microservices; relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL); cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud); containerization (Docker/Kubernetes); CI/CD (GitLab).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with deep backend experience, strong Java/Spring/Hibernate background, and a proven track record delivering RESTful APIs and microservice architectures in cloud environments. Security clearance and US citizenship are required, with experience supporting defense programs.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceSoftware Engineeringrelated fieldor equivalent experience12 -15 years (or 10 - 13 years with Master's Degree) of professional software development experienceStrong backend development experience in JavaSpring BootHibernateHibernate using native queriesExperience building RESTful APIs and microservices architecturesRelational databases PostgreSQLMySQLExperience with cloud platforms such as AWSAzureor Google CloudExperience with Jira and ConfluenceContainerization with Docker and KubernetesGitGitLab CI/CD pipelinesStrong understanding of software architecturedesign patternsand system scalabilityUS CitizenshipActive Top Secret security clearance
Nice-to-Have Skills
Frontend frameworks (ReactAngularor Vue)Infrastructure-as-code tools (TerraformCloudFormation)Observability tools (DatadogPrometheusGrafana)
Tools & Platforms
JiraConfluenceGitGitLab CI/CDDockerKubernetesEclipseVisual Studio CodeVisual StudioRhapsodyWebStormTomcatWebLogicJBoss
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceSoftware Engineeringrelated fieldor equivalent experience; 12 -15 years (or 10 - 13 years with Master's Degree); Java; Spring Boot; Hibernate; Hibernate using native queries; RESTful APIs; microservices; PostgreSQL; MySQL; AWS; Azure; Google Cloud; Jira; Confluence; Docker; Kubernetes; Git; GitLab CI/CD; CI/CD pipelines; Software architecture; design patterns; US Citizenship; Active Top Secret security clearance
Hard Skills
JavaSpring BootHibernateHibernate native queriesRESTful APIsMicroservicesPostgreSQLMySQLAmazon Web ServicesAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformDockerKubernetesGitGitLab CI/CDJiraConfluenceCI/CD pipelinesSoftware architectureDesign patternsUS CitizenshipActive Top Secret security clearance
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solvingAnalytical thinkingExcellent communicationCollaborationMentoring
Keywords for Your Resume
Senior Software EngineerJavaSpring BootHibernateHibernate native queriesRESTful APIsMicroservicesPostgreSQLMySQLAmazon Web ServicesAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformDockerKubernetesGitGitLab CI/CDJiraConfluenceCI/CD pipelinesAgileUS CitizenshipTop Secret security clearanceSecurity clearanceSoftware architectureDesign patterns
Deal Breakers
Lack of US citizenship or inability to obtain TS clearance
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