Software Engineer

The AES Group; California; On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Group is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for a Point Mugu, CA-based role. You will develop scalable microservices with Java Spring Boot, write production-grade Java and TypeScript, and build responsive front-end apps with ReactJS. Expect REST APIs, WebSockets, RabbitMQ, and robust testing while collaborating in an Agile SAFe environment.

You will mentor juniors, perform code reviews, and contribute to architecture decisions, with travel as needed. A DoD Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Between 3 to 10 years of experience in software development and related roles.
• 3+ years of full-stack software development experience.
• 3+ years with CI/CD in an agile DevOps environment.
• 3+ years with .NET, C#, JavaScript, containers, and microservices architecture.
• 3+ years' experience with SQL and database design.
• 2+ years' experience with HTML and CSS.
• 2+ years' experience with Git version control.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket or equivalents.
• Experience in Agile environments and as a Scrum team member.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for all levels of interaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex microservices-based systems using Java Spring Boot for scalability and fault tolerance.
• Write high-performance, production-ready code in Java and TypeScript.
• Develop responsive front-end applications with ReactJS/Redux, NPM, and Material UI.
• Implement RESTful web services and APIs with robust authentication and error handling.
• Use WebSockets for real-time collaboration and dashboards.
• Configure and manage RabbitMQ for asynchronous processing and integration.
• Leverage Hibernate/JPA for efficient data access and entity management.
• Implement automated testing at unit, integration, and end-to-end levels.
• Manage Git workflows with proper branching strategies and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes deployments across full stack and mentor junior developers.
• Create and maintain technical docs in Confluence; manage tasks in JIRA and SAFe ceremonies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Agile experience

Scrum team experience

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or Information Science

Tools

Java Spring Boot

ReactJS

TypeScript

REST APIs

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

Hibernate/JPA

Git/JIRA/Confluence/Bitbucket

Job description

Functional Description

• Provide support for the analysis, recommendation, design and prototype of future software, system components, and digital products and data systems for use with current and emerging technologies

Role: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Point Mugu, CA

Pay Rate: $115K - $150K per annum

Travel: Approximately 10 weeks of travel could be required (San Diego CA, Norfolk VA, Pax River MD, Melbourne FL, Japan, and France).

Product Analysis and Design

• Provide support for the analysis, recommendation, design and prototype of future software, system components, and digital products and data systems for use with current and emerging technologies

Technical Documentation

• Provide technical documentation support for the development and management of technical documentation.

Product / Software Development Support

• Develop complex microservices-based systems using Java Spring Boot, ensuring scalability and fault tolerance
• Write high-performance, production-ready code in Java, and TypeScript that meets security and performance requirements
• Develop responsive front-end applications using ReactJS/Redux, NPM, and Material UI with a focus on performance and reusability
• Implement RESTful web services and APIs following industry best practices and Governance for authentication, error handling, and documentation
• Utilize WebSockets for real-time communication in collaborative applications and dashboards
• Configure and manage message queuing systems like RabbitMQ (AMQP) for asynchronous processing and system integration
• Leverage Java ORM frameworks such as JPA and Hibernate for efficient database operations and entity management
• Implement automated testing including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure system quality
• Manage version control workflows in Git, implementing branching strategies and ensuring proper code management
• Troubleshoot complex Kubernetes deployment issues across the full stack, from front-end to database
• Perform code reviews on Pull Requests and technical mentoring for junior developers, focusing on best practices and clean code principles
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation in Confluence for system architecture and code standards
• Manage project tasking and user stories in JIRA, maintaining transparency on progress and impediments
• Participate in our Agile ceremonies including the SAFe Program Increment planning meetings to align team objectives with organizational goals
• Contribute to architectural decision records documenting system design choices and technical direction.

Qualifications

• Between 3 to 10 years of experience performing the duties described in the functional description
• 3+ years of experience in software development with emphasis on full-stack solutions
• 3+ years' experience with CI/CD pipelines in an agile DevOps environment
• 3+ years' experience with .net, C#, JavaScript, containers, and microservices architecture
• 3+ years' experience with SQL and database design
• 2+ years' experience with HTML and CSS
• 2+ years' experience with Git version control
• Demonstrated experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket or equivalent tools
• Experience working in Agile environments and as a Scrum team member
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for all levels of interaction
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Desired Experience

• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• AMQP (RabbitMQ) implementation experience
• Advanced Java ORM experience (Hibernate)
• Spring Boot or Java EE development expertise
• RESTful web services design and implementation
• Single Page Application (SPA) development with ReactJS/Redux
• WebSockets implementation for real-time applications

Education

Degree: BS or BA degree in a Computer or Information Science field or a relevant technical discipline

Allowable Substitution: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, or 4 additional years of work experience with a relevant associate degree

Clearance

Top Secret Security Clearance

Condition of Employment: Applicant must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.

The applicants selected will be subject to a T5 security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.