**Location:** Hybrid – 3 days onsite in Annapolis, MD; 2 days remote

**Duration:** Long-term contract

**Work Authorization:** Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

**Clearance:** Public Trust preferred

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a high-impact team supporting two enterprise-level applications currently undergoing modernization. This role focuses on event-driven architecture, microservices development, and deployment in a Kubernetes-based cloud environment. The engineer will be instrumental in designing and delivering scalable and resilient systems using Spring Boot, React, RabbitMQ or Kafka, and Elasticsearch.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Architecture

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, maintainable, and secure applications.

·        Develop back-end services and APIs using Spring Boot.

·        Build responsive user interfaces using React.

·        Follow event-driven design principles and best practices.

Messaging Systems

·        Work with RabbitMQ or Kafka for asynchronous communication and message queuing.

·        Develop and maintain producers and consumers for inter-service communication.

Deployment & Infrastructure

·        Deploy microservices using Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.

·        Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance in production environments.

Testing & Code Quality

·        Write unit and integration tests to achieve at least 85% code coverage.

·        Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices for software development.

Documentation & Communication

·        Document design decisions, architectural diagrams (e.g., sequence diagrams), and specifications.

·        Collaborate with product managers and designers to define project requirements and deliverables.

Reporting

·        Submit weekly progress and time reports using internal templates and tools.

·        Provide status updates to management and participate in status meetings.

Required Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

·        8 years of experience in software engineering roles.

·        Strong experience with:
  - Spring Boot, Java
  - React (or Angular)
  - RabbitMQ or Kafka
  - Microservices architecture
  - Kubernetes
  - CI/CD pipelines

·        Proficiency in event-driven system design and RESTful API development.

·        Strong communication and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

·        Experience with Elasticsearch.

·        Knowledge of software design patterns and system design principles.

·        Familiarity with cloud environments and DevOps tools.

·        Prior experience with state or federal government IT systems.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET.
Flexibility to work extended hours if needed to meet deadlines.
Must be available to report onsite within 24 hours if required.

Hybrid Work Details

Initial requirement: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote per week.
Based on performance, remote allocation may shift to 3 days remote, 2 days onsite.
All remote work must be performed from within the United States.

Interview Process

Multi-round virtual interview, including technical assessments and scenario-based discussions.