Senior Cloud-Native Software Engineer (AWS, Java/Python)

Navstar; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan and employer match

PTO and federal holidays

Job summary

Navstar is seeking an experienced SME Software Engineer to lead a greenfield AWS cloud project, focusing on Java and Python, microservices, RESTful APIs, and secure, scalable cloud-native solutions.

You will work onsite in Sterling, VA, collaborate with Cloud Engineers, implement CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes (EKS), and maintain secure coding practices; travel up to 25% CONUS.

Candidates must have active TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in software engineering, and an Associate degree or higher.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant software engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical field.
• Extensive hands-on software development experience with Java and Python.
• Strong experience developing enterprise applications, microservices, backend services, and RESTful APIs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying applications within AWS cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of DevOps methodologies, automation, Git, and modern software development practices.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex application issues and collaborate across technical teams.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Sterling, VA, with up to 25% CONUS travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable software applications using Java and Python.
• Lead hands-on application development, including backend services, microservices, RESTful APIs, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineers and architects to develop and deploy cloud-native applications within AWS environments.
• Containerize, deploy, and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, integration, and deployments.
• Implement DevOps practices, automation, secure coding standards, and software development best practices.
• Integrate applications with AWS cloud services, databases, and supporting infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex software performance, scalability, integration, and deployment issues.
• Provide technical leadership, participate in architecture and design reviews, and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

REST APIs

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or higher in CS/IT

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Git

Job description

Navstar is seeking an experienced SME Software Engineer to lead a greenfield AWS cloud project, focusing on Java and Python, microservices, RESTful APIs, and secure, scalable cloud-native solutions.

You will work onsite in Sterling, VA, collaborate with Cloud Engineers, implement CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes (EKS), and maintain secure coding practices; travel up to 25% CONUS.

Candidates must have active TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in software engineering, and an Associate degree or higher.