Software Engineer, Senior

Software Engineer, Senior

Location:

US-VA-Mc Lean

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee‑owned federal contractor, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, integrate, and maintain secure, modern software solutions in a complex federal environment in support our CBP customer.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in front‑end development,
cloud platforms,
enterprise integration
, database design
, and Dev Sec Ops , along with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Develop and enhance responsive web applications using frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue
  .
• Convert functional and design requirements into scalable, accessible, and maintainable software solutions.
• Integrate applications with REST APIs
  , enterprise services, and backend data sources.
• Support deployments across cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud
  .
• Configure and manage cloud services including compute, storage, networking, identity and access management, and monitoring
  .
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and application security controls.
• Apply cloud and infrastructure concepts such as virtual networks, load balancers, and cloud storage services to support reliable and scalable applications.
• Build and support Power Pages solutions integrated with Dataverse and related enterprise platforms.
• Design and optimize relational databases, queries, and supporting data structures.
• Develop and maintain data access layers, stored procedures, scripts, and automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
  .
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, assess technical approaches, and deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and solution designs to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
  .

• Active CBP BI or Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. security clearance.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, or engineering
  .
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Experience integrating multiple technologies and systems
  .
• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud
  .
• Knowledge of best practices related to Agile
  , CI/CD
  , software development
  , and unit testing
  .
• Understanding of Unified Data principles or enterprise data integration concepts.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

• Experience supporting DHS or CBP programs.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, Microsoft technologies, software engineering, or Dev Sec Ops .

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $/Yr.

- USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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