Senior Software Engineer

Amatriot Group, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Amatriot Group, LLC is seeking Full Stack Software Engineers in Sterling, VA to support the Makalu contract. This role involves designing architecture for new components, enhancing applications, and developing both front-end and back-end solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, experience with cloud technologies, and a passion for intuitive user interfaces. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience using REST-based web services.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with Linux environments and Linux shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Solve challenging technical problems meeting program objectives.
• Suggest improvements to UX/UI and microservice architecture.
• Mentor junior teammates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Containers

Kubernetes

Node.js

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Location: Sterling VA
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI [Required] (CI Poly preferred, can obtain after starting)
Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $185,000 - $225,000

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

Amatriot is seeking Full Stack Software Engineers to support the Makalu contract. This role supports new product and component development using modern technologies in a fast‑paced, start‑up‑like agile environment. Full Stack Software Engineers on Team Makalu proactively design architecture for new components, suggest improvements to the application and overall web UI/UX, and work closely with on‑site and remote engineers to develop front‑end applications and back‑end microservices that support strong products and user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve challenging technical problems while meeting program objectives within the agile development cycle.
• Suggest improvements to UX/UI, microservice architecture, and the software baseline.
• Introduce new ways to meet mission needs.
• Work on new technologies while staying customer‑focused and building new UI applications.
• Utilize industry‑proven design patterns and open‑source tools.
• Work with senior developers and the program architect to improve application performance, reliability, resiliency, and observability.
• Support development of front‑end applications and back‑end microservices.
• Contribute to improvements in the overall application and web UI/UX.
• Participate as part of an agile team where communication skills and execution within the established development process are essential to team success.
• Mentor junior teammates.
• Contribute to a positive and upbeat team atmosphere.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; or Graduation from a coding bootcamp.

Experience

• Experience using REST‑based web services.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar platforms.
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes.
• Experience working as a member of a development team participating in the complete product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Node.js and the NPM package ecosystem.
• Experience with Linux environments and Linux shell scripting.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and software configuration management processes and tools, including Subversion, Git, JIRA, and Confluence.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ within 6 months of hire.

Clearance

• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• CI Poly is preferred and may be obtained after starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for creating beautiful, engaging, intuitive, efficient, and highly usable user interfaces.
• Familiarity with real‑time communication mechanisms such as WebSockets.
• Familiarity with the Svelte framework.
• Familiarity with Node, Cesium, and/or OpenLayers.
• Familiarity with Spring, Docker, and/or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of microservices‑based architecture.
• Familiarity with emerging trends in desktop, web, and mobile app development.
• Experience with deployments, DevOps, and/or AWS.