Sr. Software Developer

Halvik; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LT

401(k) with company matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid holidays and PTO

Charitable Contribution matching

Job summary

Halvik Corp seeks a Senior Software Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience to design, build, and operate scalable enterprise applications for the USPTO. The ideal candidate will expert in Python-based microservices, Java, Spring Boot, Spring AI, and cloud-native AWS architectures.

The role involves AI-enabled components, prompt engineering, and collaboration with product owners, architects, and DevOps in an Agile environment to ensure 24x7 availability and high-security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Skilled in Python, Java, Spring Boot, Spring AI Framework in AWS environments.
• Eligible to Obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade services and APIs using Python, Java, Spring Boot, Spring AI; XML-based integrations.
• Build distributed cloud-native microservices that are highly available and fault-tolerant in AWS.
• Implement AI-enabled components leveraging LLMs, AI agents, and prompt engineering best practices.
• Create reusable components that integrate with enterprise systems and third-party services.
• Develop AI-assisted automation to improve developer productivity and business outcomes.
• Design, deploy, and manage applications on AWS using ECS Fargate, Aurora MySQL Serverless, SQS, SNS.
• Ensure compliance with USPTO federal security standards.
• Support production environments and resolve critical issues.

Skills

Python

Java

Spring Boot

Spring AI

AWS

AI agents

Prompt engineering

24x7 availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

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 Python based microservices, Java, 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: Python, Spring Boot, Spring AI Framework, Java, 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.
• 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.
• 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 Python, Java, Spring Boot, Spring AI Framework in AWS environments
• Compliance: Eligible to Obtain Public Trust clearance

Preferred Expertise

• Backend knowledge of Python, Java, Spring Boot, Spring AI
• Experience implementing highly available and mission‑critical systems operating 24x7
• Knowledge in designing and implementing AI‑powered enterprise applications.
• 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.

Halvik Offers a Competitive Full Benefits Package Including

• 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), or other law.