Software Engineer, Senior

Cayuse Holdings•Washington, DC

1d•$140,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer, Senior will contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of enterprise-level systems while adhering to agile methodologies and participating in scrum ceremonies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot for back-end development, React for front-end user interface design, and PostgreSQL for creating optimized database schemas and queries. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, and a solid track record of successfully delivering large-scale enterprise applications from concept to deployment. This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.
Strong UI development skills using React, JavaScript, and CSS.
Proven experience with Java and the Spring Framework/Security (6+) and Spring Boot (3+).
Deep understanding of Hibernate (6+), RESTful APIs, SQL/PLSQL, and PostgreSQL.
Extensive experience with build tools such as Maven and version control systems like Git/GitLab.
Proficiency with data migration and database design for scalable enterprise systems.
Experience with AWS services including S3, EC2, ECS, Aurora, and CloudWatch.
Practical experience in working with Keycloak, Kubernetes, Maven, and Docker for containerized applications.
Strong experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automation pipelines for efficient and reliable deployments.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and conceptual thinking skills.
Exceptional documentation, organizational, and time management skills.
Self-motivated with strong team collaboration and a growth mindset.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance required.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with diverse technical teams.
Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic project environments.
Ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

A total of 8+ years of IT experience is preferred.
Knowledge and practical experience with: 508 Accessibility Compliance and secure coding best practices.
Advanced database technologies and query optimization techniques.
Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence for Agile project management.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) principles and implementation tools.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive design and development support using Java, Spring Model View Controller (MVC), Spring Security, and Spring Boot.
Build secure and responsive user interfaces (UIs) using React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and reusable design patterns.
Design and implement secure RESTful APIs for data access and integration.
Develop normalized PostgreSQL schemas and entity relationships supporting scalability and performance.
Ensure clean and maintainable code with adherence to best practices.
Design and implement modern UI components with a focus on responsive design, accessibility, and user experience.
Adhere to Section 508 accessibility compliance and enterprise security practices.
Perform database design, optimization, and migration efforts to ensure data integrity across legacy and new systems.
Develop and maintain optimized SQL/PLSQL queries for database operations.
Plan and execute application deployments using version control and CI/CD pipelines.
Support operation and maintenance (O&M) efforts, ensuring availability and reliability of applications.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders, designers, and other developers.
Document all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
Actively participate in Agile and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
Utilize and manage work through Atlassian tools, such as Jira and Confluence.
Other duties as assigned.