Software Engineer, Senior

Cayuse Holdings•Washington, DC

1d•$140,000 - $142,085•Onsite

About The Position

This role is fully on-site and does not allow any hybrid/remote work. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance to be considered. The Software Engineer, Senior will lead the rapid development of enterprise-grade solutions in an AI-assisted development environment. Ideal candidates are adept at leveraging advanced AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, Amazon Q Developer) to expedite delivery, while applying strict human oversight to ensure secure, high-quality, and maintainable code. This position offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge development in an agile, cloud-first environment. 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

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
8+ years of experience in software engineering.
4+ years of hands-on development in Java (Spring Boot).
4+ years of experience with Angular (version 17 or higher).
3+ years of expertise with PostgreSQL database systems.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance is 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

Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket).
Knowledge of and experience working in Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

Write, review, and refactor robust and scalable Java (Spring Boot) back-end code.
Develop and maintain dynamic, user-friendly front-end applications using Angular 21.
Utilize AI tools to generate boilerplate code, write comprehensive unit tests, and accelerate application modernization efforts.
Ensure AI-generated code adheres to enterprise standards for security, AWS cloud architecture, and PostgreSQL database protocols.
Conduct manual code reviews to verify quality and correctness of AI-generated outputs.
Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application components to prevent issues associated with poor abstractions or integration failures.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams, to deliver enterprise-grade solutions on tight timelines.
Other duties as assigned.