Sr. Software Developer

Tetra Tech; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Charitable Contribution matching

Job summary

Halvik Corp in the United States is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and operate scalable enterprise applications for USPTO Patent Products. The role focuses on Java/Python microservices, Spring Boot, Spring AI, and AWS cloud-native architectures, with emphasis on AI agents and prompt engineering to accelerate development.

You will collaborate with product owners and DevOps in an Agile environment to deliver 24x7 mission-critical services with high performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience delivering enterprise software.
• Proficient in Java, Python, Spring Boot; AWS cloud experience.
• Eligible to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Python.
• Design and develop distributed cloud-native microservices in AWS environment.
• Implement AI-enabled components leveraging LLMs, AI agents, and prompt engineering.
• Build reusable scalable components integrating with enterprise systems and third-party services.
• Develop AI-assisted automation to improve developer productivity and business outcomes.
• AWS Cloud Engineering – design, deploy, and manage applications on AWS using ECS Fargate, Aurora MySQL Serverless, SQS, SNS.
• Ensure compliance with USPTO's federal security standards.
• Support production environments and resolve critical issues when necessary.

Skills

Java

Python

Spring Boot

Spring AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

AWS

ECS Fargate

Aurora MySQL Serverless

Job description

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500+ professionals delivering Digital Services, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cutting‑Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!

Position Overview

Halvik is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer with 10+ years of hands‑on experience designing, developing, and operating highly scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise applications across USPTO for Patent Products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java and Python based microservices, Spring Boot, Spring AI, cloud‑native architectures on AWS, and practical experience leveraging AI agents and prompt engineering to accelerate software development and intelligent application capabilities.

This role requires close collaboration with Product Owners, Architects, Technical Leads, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for building mission‑critical services that operate with 24x7 availability, high performance, security, and fault tolerance.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise‑grade services and APIs using: Java, Spring Boot, Spring AI Framework, Python, XML‑based integrations and configurations.
• Design and develop distributed cloud‑native microservices that are highly available, fault‑tolerant, and resilient in AWS environment.
• Design and implement AI‑enabled application components leveraging: Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, Prompt engineering best practices, Agent orchestration frameworks.
• Build reusable and scalable application components that integrate with enterprise systems and third‑party services.
• Develop AI‑assisted automation solutions that improve developer productivity and business outcomes. Build intelligent workflows utilizing AI agents and LLM‑based capabilities.
• AWS Cloud Engineering – Design, deploy, and manage applications on AWS using: ECS Fargate, Aurora MySQL Serverless, SQS, SNS
• Ensure compliance with USPTO's federal security standards.
• Support production environments and resolve critical issues when necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Java, Python, Spring Boot, Spring AI Framework in AWS environments
• Compliance: Eligible to Obtain Public Trust clearance

Preferred Expertise

• Backend knowledge of Java, Python, Spring Boot, Spring AI
• Experience implementing highly available and mission‑critical systems operating 24x7
• Good to have knowledge in designing and implementing AI‑powered enterprise applications.
• Good to have prompt engineering experience for LLM‑based solutions
• Participating in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Company‑supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Benefits include 11 federal holidays and PTO
• Eligible employees may receive performance‑based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Tuition Assistance
• Charitable Contribution matching

Halvik Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Halvik's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), and other law.