SME Software Engineer

Quantum Science Solutions
Chantilly, United States of America
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Chantilly, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
JavaScript
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data Security
Distributed Systems
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Python
Performance Tuning
Ruby
Software Systems
TypeScript
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Lambda
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Backend
Cloudformation
Information Technology
Functional Programming
Api Gateway
REST
Terraform
Serverless Computing
Programming Languages

Job description

QSSHire is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Software Engineer to support a high-visibility effort focused on developing a bi-directional cloud API gateway. This platform enables secure data exchange across multiple systems within a controlled environment. This role requires a highly experienced engineer who can operate at the SME level, working closely with technical leadership to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and cloud-native services., * Design, build, and maintain cloud-based software systems using AWS services

  • Develop and manage RESTful APIs supporting secure, high-throughput data exchange

  • Build and maintain backend systems using modern programming languages

  • Support development of a bi-directional API gateway architecture

  • Leverage AWS Lambda for serverless compute solutions

  • Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as: o AWS CloudFormation o Terraform o AWS CDK

  • Apply functional programming principles where appropriate

  • Collaborate with technical leads and stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure solutions

  • Contribute to system design, performance optimization, and integration efforts

Requirements

  • Strong experience building and maintaining AWS-based software systems

  • Proven experience designing and developing REST APIs

  • Extensive backend development experience in one or more of the following: o TypeScript o JavaScript o Java o Ruby o Python o Go o (Other modern backend languages acceptable)

  • Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda

  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK)

  • Strong understanding and practical application of functional programming concepts

  • Ability to operate as a technical SME, supporting architecture decisions and mentoring others, * Labor Category: Software Engineer

  • Skill Level: SME

  • Experience supporting complex, distributed systems in secure environments

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

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