Backend Engineer – Layer 7 API Gateway | TS Clearance

Vega; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vega Federal is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer in Richardson, TX to join the backend engineering team. You will work on integration, security, and API management using Broadcom Layer 7 gateways, building robust Java services in an Agile environment.

The role requires 4+ years of Java development, Linux scripting, and network programming, with an active TS clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification. On-site work in Richardson, TX is expected, with potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience centered on Java development, network programming, and Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring, integrating, and maintaining Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateways.
• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required prior to start date (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java development

Linux scripting

Network programming

Broadcom Layer 7

Agile

Tools

Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateway

Job description

Vega Federal is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer in Richardson, TX to join the backend engineering team. You will work on integration, security, and API management using Broadcom Layer 7 gateways, building robust Java services in an Agile environment.

The role requires 4+ years of Java development, Linux scripting, and network programming, with an active TS clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification. On-site work in Richardson, TX is expected, with potential relocation support.