Senior Software Developer; Java, AWS, Microservices Secret Clearance

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices, RESTful APIs, and backend services.
• Architect and implement scalable, secure solutions on AWS using EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, and Cloud Formation.
• Containerize applications with Docker and manage orchestration.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to improve quality and speed.
• Enforce secure coding standards in alignment with NIST and DoD RMF frameworks.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across application, database, network, and infrastructure layers.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops, QA, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams.
• Provide technical mentorship and conduct code reviews to uphold engineering standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Produce technical documentation, diagrams, and change records.

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Eight or more years of hands‑on software development experience.
• Advanced Java experience with microservices architecture and API development.
• Proficiency with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, and Cloud Formation.
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration concepts.
• Experience integrating CI/CD pipelines and automated tests.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and government cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, DoD RMF).
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• Experience troubleshooting across application, database, network, and infrastructure layers.
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code and observability on AWS.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading code reviews.

• Detail‑oriented with strong ownership and follow‑through in classified environments.
• Clear, concise communicator who can explain complex systems to diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative and proactive in cross‑functional settings.
• Organized and disciplined within change control and audit processes.