Software Engineer, Backend Developer, DevOps

Software Engineer (Layer 7 API Gateway Focus)
Company:
Vega Federal

Employment Type:

Direct Hire / Full-Time
Salary Range: $135,000 – $160,000 / year

Location:

Richardson, TX (100% On-Site | Paid Relocation Available)
Clearance Requirement:
Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required prior to start
Certification:
CompTIA Security+ or higher
Openings: 2 Positions

Vega Federal is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer with 4+ years of professional experience to join our backend engineering team in Richardson, TX. This role focuses on backend software development, complex system integrations, and enterprise API management using Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateways. You will work within an Agile, multi-disciplinary environment to build, secure, and maintain high-performance Java architectures, network security protocols, and API solutions supporting critical federal operations.

• - Develop, integrate, and maintain backend services and systems utilizing Java and robust network programming techniques.
• - Directly configure, policy-author, integrate, and troubleshoot Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateway solutions across enterprise interfaces.
• - Write operational Linux automation, utility, and deployment scripts to streamline software integration tasks.
• - Manage API authentication mechanisms, digital security certificates, SSL/TLS, and secure routing protocols across multi-tier networks.
• - Collaborate within Agile engineering teams to deliver resilient, production-ready software components on schedule.

• - Experience:
  
  4+ years of professional software engineering experience centered on Java development, network programming, and Linux environments.
• - Layer 7 Expertise:
  Direct, hands-on experience configuring, integrating, and maintaining Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateways.
• - Security Clearance:
  Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required prior to start date (U.S. Citizenship required).
• - Mandatory Certification:
  Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• - Technical Core:
  Strong command of Java, Linux scripting (Bash/Shell), and fundamental network security principles.
• - Location & Work Style:
  Ability to work 100% on-site in Richardson, TX (or open to paid relocation). Strong written and oral communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

• - In-depth knowledge of identity/authentication standards (OAuth2, SAML, JWT), digital certificates, and secure routing protocols.
• - Python scripting capabilities and Linux system administration background.
• - Familiarity with AWS cloud architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• - Hands-on experience working within Dev Sec Ops  frameworks and Agile/Scrum delivery pipelines.