Cleared Senior Software Engineer/System Engineer

Azusa Solutions LLC; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Long term/short term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Employee referral incentive

Remote or Hybrid telework arrangements

Job summary

Azusa Solutions LLC in the DC/MD region seeks a Cleared Senior Software Engineer/System Engineer to contribute to a multi-quarter DoD-focused productization program. The role emphasizes encryption libraries, key management, and cross‑platform interfaces within the broader OpenBao-based ecosystem.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance, be local to the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, and demonstrate extensive Java/C/C++ development, cryptography, REST APIs, and cloud experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of working experience
• BS computer science or related field (or 8 years of equivalent work experience)
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with team members and clients
• Experience with Java development on Linux and Windows platforms is highly preferred
• Cryptographic experience and key management knowledge are desirable
• REST APIs, cloud platforms, and modern software development practices are expected

Responsibilities

• Lead changes to build Encryption Libraries and Key Management Services
• Establish and apply best practices for solution designs and project communication
• Manage day-to-day efforts toward project accomplishments
• Participate in project planning and project status communications

Skills

Java development

C/C++ development

Python

Go

Rust

Agile methodology

Cryptography concepts

REST APIs

Cloud experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Cleared Senior Software Engineer/System Engineer

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Azusa Solutions is seeking a Cleared Senior Software Engineer/System Engineer to join our team of talented consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company comprised of highly qualified, highly impactful, and multi-talented individuals.

**Candidate must hold an active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance** **Candidate must be local to the DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area.**

Detailed Description and Job Requirements

Software development effort currently underway for the productization of the Mission focused product suite to enable deployment and use beyond the current customer environment and across the broader DoD community. This is a multi-quarter effort extending through FY27 and will continue to evolve as requirements are refined in partnership with the productization team. At a high level, this initiative requires us to "genericize" the current solution by removing our current customer-specific dependencies, abstracting environment-specific configurations, and developing interfaces that allow authorization workflows and key management operations to function across a variety of customer environments. This effort impacts all major components of the ecosystem, including clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.

Tasks Include:

• Lead changes to build Encryption Libraries and Key Management Services.
• Establish and apply best practices, to ensure successful implementation of solution designs through collaborative project team communication, planning documentation, system testing, and defect resolution.
• Manage day-to-day efforts toward project accomplishments.
• Participate in project planning and project status communications.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of working experience
• BS computer science or related field (or 8 years of equivalent work experience)
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with team members and clients

Desired Qualifications:

• 8 or more years experience with Java development on both Linux and Windows platforms [OR] 8 or more years of experiences with C and/or C++
  • Proficiency in at least one additional high-level language, preferably Python, Go, or Rust
• 8 or more years experience withmodern software development management
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology
• 5 or more years of Cryptographic experience, with a good understanding of key management
• 5 ormore years of experience with REST APIs
• 2 years experience with cloud platforms, tools, and administration
• 5 more years Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and performance evaluation skills.
• Must be an effective team member with strong communications skills and the ability to follow-through, stay motivated, and collaborate with all team members.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Benefit Information

• Generous paid time off
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Long term/short term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with match available immediately
• Employee referral incentive
• Remote or Hybrid telework arrangements are available for some positions

About Azusa

Azusa Solutions (Azusa) helps clients solve their toughest challenges in the area Enterprise Application Development and Maintenance. Azusa is an equal opportunity employer. Find out more about Azusa at www.AzusaSolutions.com.