Sr. Software Engineer - Java

Smarsh; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 126,700 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smarsh is seeking a Java Developer to join our R&D Server team in Portland, Oregon. The position involves designing and developing product capabilities, with a focus on compliance and security in both federal enclave and AWS-based environments. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of Java development experience, strong object-oriented programming skills, and familiarity with software engineering principles. The compensation ranges from $126,700 to $150,000 annually, adjusted for local cost of living assessments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills and deep understanding of Java internals.
• Solid experience in software engineering principles, including system design, architecture, and best coding practices.
• Hands-on experience with multi-threaded programming.
• Ability to adapt development workflows to both federal enclave and cloud-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services in secure environments.
• Collaborate closely within an Agile Scrum team.
• Participate in production troubleshooting and improvements.
• Work with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Java development

Object-oriented programming

Multi-threaded programming

Software engineering principles

Agile methodology

Tools

Spring / Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Developer to join our R&D Server team. In this role, you will design and develop new and existing product capabilities across a diverse set of technologies and architectures. You will also develop and support services within our federal enclave environment and cloud‑based workloads, focusing on compliance, security, and constrained deployment workflows. Service development will occur in both our federal enclave and AWS-based production environment, leveraging modern cloud‑native tooling and infrastructure. The ideal candidate loves self‑learning, shares expertise with peers, and thrives in an Agile, collaborative, and warm team environment.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based backend services in both secure federal enclave and AWS production environments.
• Contribute to architecture design, code quality, performance optimization, and scalable system patterns.
• Collaborate closely within an Agile Scrum team and provide mentorship, knowledge sharing, and technical leadership.
• Participate in production troubleshooting, analysis, and improvements across diverse runtime environments.
• Work with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to ensure smooth delivery, operational readiness, and high system reliability.

What You Must Bring

• At least 3 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong object‑oriented programming skills and deep understanding of Java internals.
• Solid experience in software engineering principles, including system design, architecture, and best coding practices.
• Hands‑on experience with multi‑threaded programming.
• Ability to adapt development workflows to both federal enclave and cloud‑based (AWS) environments.

Desired Advantages

• Experience working with or supporting secured / restricted‑access environments.
• Experience supporting a FedRAMP certified product in production.
• DevOps‑oriented mindset, with exposure to CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, and operational tooling.
• Experience working with or integrating AI/ML tools or frameworks.
• Background in microservices architecture, including asynchronous and synchronous communication models.
• Strong test‑oriented mindset (unit tests, component tests, automation).
• Experience with Spring / Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration platforms.
• Experience with Kafka event‑driven systems.
• Familiarity with profiling tools, code coverage tools, and CI/CD systems.

Compensation

$126,700 - $150,000 per year, based on internal equity, experience, education, location, specialty, and training. Local cost of living assessments will be conducted for each new hire at the time of offer.