Senior Software Engineer

Lawelawe Defense Inc; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision

Retirement matching

Professional growth

Employee discounts

Remote work

Job summary

Lawelawe Defense Inc in the United States is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications using Java/Spring Boot, Node.js, and Angular. You will architect AWS cloud environments, build RESTful APIs and microservices, and lead CI/CD efforts while collaborating with product managers, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders in an Agile setting.

This role requires strong senior technical leadership, hands-on coding, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 8 years; Ph.D. with 3-5 years.
• Active CompTIA Security+ / IAT level II certification.
• Active Secret clearance
• US Citizenship required
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Proficiency in Angular, HTML5, CSS.
• Experience with Node.js for backend services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of robust, high-performance applications using Java/Spring Boot and Node.js for backend services, alongside Angular for the frontend.
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design, utilizing modern UI templates, HTML5, CSS, and Angular to ensure responsive and seamless user experiences.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable cloud environments utilizing AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway).
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring efficient data flow between the frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Guide technical teams, conduct rigorous code reviews, establish software development best practices, and drive CI/CD initiatives.
• Work with stakeholders, product managers, and UI/UX designers in an Agile environment to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

Node.js

Angular

AWS

REST APIs

CI/CD

Agile

OOP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Docker

AWS CLI

Job description

Who We Are

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

You Are

A highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise web applications.

How You’ll Make An Impact

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in full-stack development, with a strong emphasis on modern web technologies, microservices architecture, and cloud-native solutions on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of robust, high-performance applications using Java/Spring Boot and Node.js for backend services, alongside Angular for the frontend.
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design, utilizing modern UI templates, HTML5, CSS, and Angular to ensure responsive and seamless user experiences.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable cloud environments utilizing AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway).
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring efficient data flow between the frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Guide technical teams, conduct rigorous code reviews, establish software development best practices, and drive continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) initiatives.
• Work closely with stakeholders, product managers, and UI/UX designers in an Agile environment to translate business requirements into technical solution.

The Team

Lawelawe Defense Inc ("LDI") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB Lawelawe Defense offers an outstanding record of delivery on various projects encompassing: Program and Portfolio Management; Systems Engineering and Architecture; Network Engineering and Operations; Data Center Optimization and Operations; Desktop/Server and Application Virtualization.

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree with 10years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. with 3-5years of relevant experience
• Possess an active CompTIA Security+ / IAT level II certification.
• Active Secret clearance
• Must be US Citizen
• Strong experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Proficiency in front-end development with Angular, HTML5, and CSS.
• Experience with Node.js for backend services or build tooling.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, preferably in an AWS environment.
• Experience with Agile development processes (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• Experienced with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.

Bonus If You

• Experience writing SQL for a major database (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with API design and documentation (e.g., JSON, OpenAPI).
• Familiarity with source control tools like Git.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis and remediation.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products
• Remote work environment

Compensation

Salary is dependent on experience (DOE) and will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and applicable requirements.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Defense Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and are transparent about our pay structures. Our pay transparency efforts are aligned with state laws and regulations to ensure compliance and promote pay equity.