Senior Software Engineer

Steampunk; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in McLean, VA to join a team delivering cloud-native microservices and APIs. You will design, develop, and deploy using Java and React in an Agile, DevSecOps environment with CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, code reviews, test automation, and stakeholder collaboration. The role emphasizes containerization with Docker, distributed services, and ongoing process improvements, with a strong focus on security and quality.

Qualifications

• U.S. government Public Trust clearance
• 5+ years of software development experience using Java and React in an Agile environment
• Experience developing cloud-native applications, RESTful APIs, and distributed services
• 3+ years of CI/CD experience using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Experience developing, deploying, and supporting applications using Docker containers
• Experience implementing automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, functional)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy microservice-based applications and cloud-native solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders, designers, and business analysts to refine requirements
• Troubleshoot software quality, security, and reliability issues
• Participate in code reviews and establish engineering best practices
• Automate unit and functional tests
• Identify root causes and implement fixes
• Support debugging, troubleshooting, and testing
• Document code, features, and training guides
• Utilize Docker and virtualization to support scalable deployment
• Implement continuous improvement in solutions
• Present technical solutions to stakeholders

Skills

Java

React

CI/CD

Docker

Automated testing

Agile

Cloud-native

RESTful APIs

Distributed services

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with a team of developers to deliver software features, APIs, and microservice-based solutions. We are looking for candidates with experience designing, developing, and delivering modern software solutions using Agile and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, build and release management, automated testing, and cloud-native application development.

Contributions

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and deploy microservice-based applications and cloud-native solutions using Java and React
• Collaborate with stakeholders, designers, and business analysts to refine functional and technical requirements
• Troubleshoot software quality, security, and reliability issues
• Participate in code reviews, quality assurance activities, and the establishment of engineering best practices
• Automate unit and functional tests
• Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop updates and fixes
• Support debugging, troubleshooting, and testing of software
• Document software code, features, and training guides
• Utilize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization where appropriate to support scalable application deployment
• Implement solutions and provide continuous improvement recommendations
• Present technical solutions, demonstrations, and implementation approaches to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of software development experience using Java and React in an Agile environment
• Experience developing cloud-native applications, RESTful APIs, and distributed services
• 3+ years of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Experience developing, deploying, and supporting applications using Docker containers
• Experience implementing automated testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and functional testing

Preferred:

• Experience supporting technical demonstrations or tech challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $185,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.