Software Engineer

J5 Consulting; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health coverage

6% 401(k) match

PTO

tuition reimbursement

bonuses

professional development

Job summary

J5 Consulting in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Software Engineer to design and maintain cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills and experience working in AWS or similar cloud platforms.

This position requires US Citizenship and an active Top Secret Security Clearance. Comprehensive benefits include 100% employer-paid health coverage and a 6% 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and developing cloud-based applications.
• Proficient in software engineering practices and web application deployment.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into software solutions.
• Support deployment and operational activities in AWS or similar platforms.

Skills

Cloud application development

Software engineering

Object-oriented programming (Java, Go, C#)

Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)

Linux development

AWS/Azure/GCP development

Containerization (Kubernetes)

Orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Helm)

Networking protocols

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Docker

Gitlab

Job description

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.

Introduction

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications supporting mission‑critical systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on coding, working across the full software development lifecycle, and deploying applications within modern cloud environments.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into working software solutions, develop and integrate application components, and support deployment and operational activities in AWS or similar cloud platforms. Experience with modern programming languages, cloud services, and DevOps practices is essential.

Required Skills and Demonstrated Experience

• Demonstrated experience independently designing and developing cloud based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines
• Demonstrated experience working in software engineering, application development or web application development and deployment
• Demonstrated experience with object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C##)
• Demonstrated experience developing front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue
• Demonstrated experience developing in a Linux environment
• Demonstrated experience developing in commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Demonstrated experience developing containerized applications using Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience working with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm
• Demonstrated experience with networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec

Highly Desired Skills and Demonstrated Experience

• Demonstrated experience with Java/Go
• Demonstrated experience with Javascript
• Demonstrated experience with React, Angular, or Vue
• Demonstrated experience with development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers or their equivalents)
• Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience with automation – CI/CD (Gitlab)
• Demonstrated experience in system administration
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
• Demonstrated experience with Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec
• Demonstrated experience with virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools

US Citizenship

• This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

Security Clearance

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

Travel

• This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA). Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.

Join J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career

At J5, we’re a team of innovators protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. With 18+ years of success in government and commercial sectors, we offer meaningful opportunities to grow your career.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

• 100% employer‑paid health coverage
• a 6% 401(k) match
• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• bonuses
• professional development, and more