Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a mission-critical federal program focused on advanced application development, system modernization, and national security initiatives. This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable software solutions in complex, high-availability environments. Your work will directly support operational readiness, data-driven systems, and mission-critical applications. You will work across the full software development lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend services, APIs, and distributed systems in a secure, Agile-driven environment., Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions across the full SDLC Build and support backend services, APIs, and microservices architectures Develop applications using Java and/or Python within modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot) Integrate systems and services across enterprise application environments Collaborate with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across complex applications and distributed systems Participate in Agile and DevSecOps development environments Support CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment processes Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases in data-driven applications Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design and system specifications

Active Top Secret clearance 8+ years of experience in software engineering or application development Strong experience with Java (Spring Boot preferred) and/or Python Experience building REST APIs and microservices-based architectures Experience working in Linux/Unix-based environments Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) Experience working across the full software development lifecycle Experience working in Agile / DevSecOps environments Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams, Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience supporting large-scale or distributed systems Experience supporting systems in secure or regulated environments (DoD / federal programs)

Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL) Monday-Friday within standard core business hours Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols Fast-paced, mission-focused software development environment Direct collaboration with engineering, data, and platform teams

Why Join Kforce? As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you'll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support:

Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan with options to invest Competitive weekly pay Paid time off (where applicable) Dedicated recruiter and care team support Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs

Impact This role provides the opportunity to build and maintain secure, scalable software systems that directly support national security operations and modernize critical federal platforms.

Apply Today Join a team where your expertise in software engineering, backend development, and distributed systems directly contributes to mission success.