Senior Software Engineer job at Chenega Corporation in Springfield, VA

Chenega Corporation; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; CAD 207,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription plans

Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

Chenega Defense & Aerospace Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development, maintenance, and deployment of NGA business applications. You will interface with customers and government leads to translate requirements into robust software solutions, operating in a high-ownership, team-oriented environment.

The role emphasizes end-to-end development with Java/Spring Boot, React frontend, RESTful API design, and AWS cloud deployment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience
• High school diploma or GED and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience developing applications with Java (Spring Boot)
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular
• Experience developing software in an AWS or C2S cloud environment
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop the core application using Java, Spring Boot, and JPA
• Build a modern, responsive front-end with React, TypeScript, and MUI
• Design, build, and secure RESTful APIs for other systems
• Work directly with customers to gather and refine requirements
• Operate within an Agile Scrum framework with Jira
• Design and manage the PostgreSQL database on AWS RDS
• Deploy, automate, and manage the AWS cloud-based system (C2S) with GitLab CI/CD and Docker
• Design, create, and document cloud architecture diagrams and policies

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

TypeScript

MUI

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

AWS

CI/CD

Education

BA/BS in related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Location: 7500 Geoint Dr Springfield, Virginia, 22150 United States

Type: Regular Full-Time

Telecommute: Yes

Company: Chenega Defense & Aerospace Solutions

Strategic Business Unit: MIOS

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer Springfield, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting‑edge technology and take your career to the next level!

As one of the newest Chenega companies, Chenega Defense & Aerospace Solutions (CDAS) was developed with the purpose of providing expert Engineering and Technical Support Services to federal customers.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take a key role in the development, maintenance, and deployment of critical NGA business applications. As a member of our small, collaborative team, you will be responsible for interfacing directly with customers and government leads to gather and define technical requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive, client‑facing engineer who excels at translating user needs into robust software solutions and thrives in a high‑ownership, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop the core application using Java, Spring Boot, and JPA.
• Build a modern, responsive front‑end with React, TypeScript, and MUI.
• Design, build, and secure RESTful APIs for consumption by other critical systems.
• Work directly with customers to gather and refine requirements, often from high‑level verbal communication.
• Operate within an Agile Scrum framework, participating in sprints, sprint reviews, and managing work through Jira.
• Design and manage the application's PostgreSQL database on AWS RDS.
• Deploy, automate, and manage the AWS cloud‑based system (C2S) to ensure availability, performance, and security, utilizing tools like GitLab CI/CD and Docker.
• Design, create, and document cloud architecture diagrams and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience OR
• High school diploma or GED and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience developing applications with Java (preferably Spring Boot).
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular.
• Experience developing software in an AWS or C2S cloud environment.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong experience with SQL (specifically PostgreSQL) and building RESTful APIs / Web Services.
• Proficiency with development and CI/CD tools, including Git, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker.
• Strong working experience across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and learn new systems in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with the following is a significant plus: NoSQL (DynamoDB), code analysis tools (SonarQube), or mapping libraries (Leaflet).

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands‑on experience in the global, fast‑changing business world. From on‑the‑job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription plans
• wellness programs
• income protection
• paid leave
• retirement

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well‑being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill‑based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

Teleworking Permitted? Yes

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $144,800.00/Yr. Up to USD $170,000.00/Yr.

Our wide range of benefit options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

Positions covered by the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements.