Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer – HRUCKUS

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HRUCKUS is a veteran‑owned management consulting firm that partners with defense and intelligence agencies. We are seeking a senior software developer to support the FBI in Huntsville, AL. The position requires an active Top‑Secret clearance and is fully onsite.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise‑grade, mission‑critical applications using Java, microservices, Docker, and AWS in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based microservices and APIs within distributed cloud environments.
• Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions on AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, Cloud Formation).
• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker; manage service orchestration.
• Participate in all phases of the Agile/Scrum lifecycle – sprint planning, backlog grooming, development, testing, and retrospectives.
• Implement and enforce secure coding standards in compliance with government cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, DoD RMF).
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to enhance reliability and delivery speed.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Dev Ops, QA, cybersecurity, and system engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues across application, database, network, and infrastructure layers.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers and support code reviews for quality assurance.

• Active TOP SECRET clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 8+ years of hands‑on software development experience
• Strong experience with Java development and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, Cloud Formation)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and compliance with government cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, DoD RMF)
• Experience integrating CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues across application, database, network, and infrastructure layers
• Experience providing technical mentorship and conducting code reviews
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills

• Job Title:
  
  Senior Software Developer
• Location:
  
  Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL 35898
• Security Clearance:
  Top‑Secret
• Salary:
  Up to $150,000 per year (based on experience)
• Job Type: Full‑time, Onsite

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks (including sick leave); unused PTO paid out at year end
• Holidays: 2 floating holidays and 8 public holidays per year
• Health & Dental Insurance:
  Company covers 50% of employee insurance (dependents may add at extra cost, coverage effective after 30 days)
• Life & Disability Insurance:
  Standard Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, life insurance at no cost to full‑time employees
• 401(k) Program:
  Eligible after 90 days with 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Profit Sharing:
  Employees can participate in company’s profit‑sharing program without personal contributions
• Commuting and Parking:
  No reimbursement for commuting or parking expenses

If you are a passionate, security‑cleared senior developer who meets the qualifications above, please contact Stephen M. Hrutka, Principal Consultant, HRUCKUS LLC. Email or call him to discuss the role and your fit.