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# Senior Software Engineer (RELOCATION HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA)

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Continuous Integration, Database Applications, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Application Frameworks, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Software Troubleshooting, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8984822/senior-software-engineer-relocation-huntsville-alabama

## About the Role

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)

## Description

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


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