Software Engineer III

GrammaTech, Inc.•Arlington, VA

3d•$165,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, and modernization of enterprise software solutions. In this role, you will define architectural direction, lead cloud transformation initiatives, and develop scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product managers, business analysts, developers, and customer stakeholders—to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

Extensive experience modernizing enterprise applications and migrating systems to cloud environments.
Strong experience designing and implementing cloud-native applications within the AWS ecosystem.
Hands-on experience with AWS services, including: AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Microservices architecture
Strong proficiency in full-stack software development with Java as the primary programming language.
Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and web services.
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices using Git and modern automation tools.
Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB.
Experience using Agile development tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, user stories, and product features.
Active Secret Clearance Preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise-scale cloud migration and digital transformation initiatives.
Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
Experience leading technical teams and mentoring software engineers.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile environment.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for the development of new and enhanced data source integrations.
Define and communicate the overall software architecture and technical vision.
Evaluate and recommend architectural approaches, technologies, and design patterns.
Develop architecture artifacts including models, component designs, interface specifications, and technical documentation.
Validate solution architecture against business requirements, technical constraints, and design assumptions.
Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS services.
Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and modern development frameworks.
Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, developers, and customer application experts to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Integrate internally developed and third-party software components.
Champion DevSecOps best practices by implementing CI/CD automation and improving deployment processes.
Mentor technical team members and provide guidance on software engineering best practices.
Lead technical research, planning, and solution implementation for complex enterprise initiatives.
Work independently on highly complex projects with minimal supervision.