Senior Software Engineer - RJLA #2

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Multiple across LA, USA
Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to design, build, and maintain software solutions for our clients across multiple locations. You will lead technical work from design through deployment, write clean and reliable code, and work closely with project teams and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, secure software applications
• Translate business and technical requirements into well-architected solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and conduct peer code reviews
• Build and integrate APIs, databases, and third-party services
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications for performance and reliability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release processes
• Ensure software meets security requirements and applicable government standards
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices
• Collaborate with project managers, analysts, QA, and client stakeholders
• Document architecture, designs, and technical decisions

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting government clients (federal, state, or local agencies)
• 6+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, C#/.NET, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar
• Experience building web applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices
• Solid knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB)
• Experience with version control (Git) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, Section 508, CJIS)
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently on-site or hybrid at assigned locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with DevOps tooling and CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Developer, Security+, CSSLP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance or pass a background check