TS-Cleared Backend Engineer: Layer 7 API Gateway

Vega; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vega Federal seeks a mid-level Software Engineer in Richardson, TX to strengthen our backend engineering team focused on Layer 7 API Gateways. You will develop, secure, and integrate high-performance Java services in an Agile environment.

This on-site role requires 4+ years of Java experience, Linux scripting, and hands-on Layer 7 gateway expertise. Active Top Secret clearance and CompTIA Security+ are required before starting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on Java development.
• Hands-on experience configuring, integrating, and maintaining Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateways.
• Active TS clearance required before start date; U.S. citizenship.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain backend services and systems using Java.
• Configure, policy-manage, integrate, and troubleshoot Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateway solutions across enterprise interfaces.
• Write Linux automation, deployment scripts, and utilities to streamline integration tasks.
• Manage API authentication, digital certificates, SSL/TLS, and secure routing across multi-tier networks.
• Collaborate in Agile teams to deliver production-ready software on schedule.

Skills

Java backend development

Linux scripting

Network programming

Agile methodologies

Tools

Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateway

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Vega Federal seeks a mid-level Software Engineer in Richardson, TX to strengthen our backend engineering team focused on Layer 7 API Gateways. You will develop, secure, and integrate high-performance Java services in an Agile environment.

This on-site role requires 4+ years of Java experience, Linux scripting, and hands-on Layer 7 gateway expertise. Active Top Secret clearance and CompTIA Security+ are required before starting.