Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead

NikSoft Systems Corp. • ,

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About The Position

Successful candidates will support the definition of software architecture, develop enterprise solutions, and advise development teams and stakeholders regarding modern software engineering practices. The Sr. Software Engineer will help define software architecture, design best practices, strategies, and how these can be applied to enterprise applications. The Software Engineer will be expected to work with developers to define, develop and build enterprise applications based on business needs with robust testing and documentation within an agile environment.
An understanding of DoD and government security standards and policies are needed to ensure all deployed changes are highly secure and available.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience building large-scale, distributed, and/or microservice-based applications.
• 5+ years of experience with one or more of the following tech stacks: Java/JEE, .NET, Cloud Native/Hybrid, Microservices, low-code/COTS platforms, shared service platforms, API Management Platforms.
• Hands-on experience in creating heavy technical architecture, design, and other system documentation.
• Knowledge of Software Engineering industry standards including MBSE, ISO 15288, etc.
• Experience with UI-related frameworks (i.e., Angular, JQuery, Vue.js, Spring).
• Experience in SQL and working with relational databases (i.e., Oracle, MS SQLServer, IBM DB2, PostgresSQL).
• Experience with DevOps tools, such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, Ansible, and Junit.
• Experience implementing APIs using SOAP, REST, BULK APIs, etc.
• Knowledge of the Authority To Operate process in Federal Infrastructure, and knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 standard.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean Startup, XP) and cross-functional teams (Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, Designers, Business Analysts).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a track record of taking solution ownership.
• Ability to articulate architecture, design, and configuration choices and bring about consensus.
• BS degree in Information Technology or another related technical discipline.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE GOVERNMENT'S BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support to multiple agile development team(s) to deliver solutions with architectures that provide capability improvements, reduced maintenance costs, and flexibility to adapt quickly to customer needs.
• Facilitate and participate in technical discussions with development teams and support application modernization efforts.
• Support the Program Management Office (PMO) and/or users to address their requests, questions, and concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior