Software Engineer III

TekSynap; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Life insurance

Disability plans

Paid time off

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in New Orleans, LA. The role focuses on end-to-end analysis, architecture, and development of enterprise applications with a strong emphasis on secure, scalable cloud-native or hybrid solutions for federal programs.

You will lead Agile delivery, participate in cloud migrations, implement CI/CD and IaC, and provide technical leadership while ensuring security and compliance across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Leve I or II Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ Ce, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10–14 years with network applications and database systems.
• Experience applying Agile/DevSecOps methodologies, AWS and Oracle.
• Must be able to maintain necessary security clearances.
• Willingness to travel as required for meetings and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analysis, architecture, and development of enterprise applications.
• Assess legacy environments and define modernization roadmaps with cloud-native/hybrid designs.
• Drive Agile delivery with CI/CD and IaC, integrating security into SDLC.
• Design and execute integration, regression, and performance tests.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship.
• Oversee production releases and on-call support to ensure reliability.

Skills

Security clearance

Agile/DevSecOps

Cloud (AWS)

Oracle

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

CI/CD tooling

IaC (Terraform)

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end analysis, architecture, and development of enterprise applications by gathering requirements, translating them into scalable technical designs, and delivering secure, high-performance solutions. Conduct code reviews, enforce development standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and alignment with business objectives.

• Assess legacy environments and define modernization roadmaps, designing cloud-native or hybrid architectures that support scalability, resilience, and security. Guide cloud migration initiatives, implement governance and compliance controls, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.

• Drive Agile delivery through sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous feedback while implementing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Integrate automated security scanning and compliance checks into the SDLC to promote continuous integration, secure deployments, and operational efficiency.

• Design and execute integration, regression, and performance tests to validate system functionality, stability, and scalability. Identify and remediate defects and performance bottlenecks to ensure optimal system reliability and user experience.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship by guiding design decisions, reviewing code, conducting knowledge-sharing sessions, and supporting professional development to strengthen team capabilities and adherence to best practices.

• Oversee production releases and provide operational support, including monitoring system performance, troubleshooting incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and participating in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability and adherence to service-level agreements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Secret security clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Leve I or II Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ Ce, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP)

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10-14 years with network applications and database systems

• Experience applying Agile/DevSecOps methodologies, AWS and Oracle

• Must be able to maintain necessary security clearances.

• Willingness to travel as required for meetings and training sessions.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: New Orleans, LA

• Type of environment: Hybrid

• Noise level: Low

• Work schedule: Schedule is 0730 - 1730 Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

• Amount of Travel: Contractor maybe required to travel within CONUS (<10%)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizen
• Secret security clearance required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.