Systems Engineer; Winchester, VA

The Work

• Develop Java microservices using C#, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST, and gRPC
• Build scalable AWS‑based services using SQS, SNS, Lambda, SWF/Step Functions, and cloud‑native architectures
• Participate in architecture and design reviews, multimodule planning, and solution development
• Conduct research, create prototypes, and perform feasibility analyses for new features and modernization initiatives
• Develop and optimize Postgre
  
  SQL‑backed data services and schemas
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Maven, Git, and Git Lab
• Containerize and deploy applications using EKS with Docker and Kubernetes
• Write unit, integration, and system tests using JUnit 5; support release and beta testing cycles
• Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and integration issues across the full stack
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and customers on requirements, demos, installations, and solution alignment
• Document APIs, architecture diagrams, deployment processes, and runbooks
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to team members
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of overall experience as a Systems Engineer
• At least 3+ years working with AWS cloud solutions or C#, Java, or Python, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services and messaging technologies (SQS, SNS)
• Experience with containerization technologies: EKS, Docker, Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL preferred)
• Proficiency with JUnit (JUnit 5 preferred) and automated testing
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe development environments
• Comfortable working directly with customers for requirements, demos, beta support, and installation coordination
• Active Top Secret Clearance required

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Git, Git Lab, and Jira
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with gRPC
• Experience with AWS services such as SWF/Step Functions and Lambda
• Background in Postgre
  
  SQL schema design and performance tuning
  
  Knowledge of Python or React
  
  JS for internal tools or integrations
• Experience supporting beta programs or mission‑critical systems
• Prior technical lead experience or participation in architecture discussions
• Exposure to large‑scale data processing, analytics, or high‑volume environments
• Preferred Certification:
  Current SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASE) Certification

Onsite in Winchester, VA

Base pay range for this position in the following states:
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $78,600—$160,200 USD.

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