Senior Software Engineer - Cloud-Native Java/React & CI/CD

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

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.