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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Reuters America LLC - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $109,000.0 - $203,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Databases, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Design of User Interfaces, Groovy, Grails (Framework), Apache Maven, MongoDB, MySQL, Neo4j, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Applications, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/13611704?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F13611704%2FSoftware-Engineer-Virginia-Mclean ## About the Role * You're a good fit for the role of Software Engineer if you have: * B.S. in Computer Science or Software Engineering or relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree * 3-10 years of professional software development experience * Be of strong moral and ethical character and have a strong personal work ethic * Experience mentoring less experienced developers and/or leading small projects or teams * Strong Engineering and Problem-Solving skills * Must be a passionate, smart, and articulate technologist * Development experience with the following stack: * Backend: Python, Java, SpringBoot * Database: MongoDB, MySQL * Devops: Docker, Jenkins, Git, Maven * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance * U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements The following skills and tools are preferred, but not required: * Frontend: React (Preferred), Angular, or Vue * AWS experience strongly desired * Neo4J or other graph technology * Kafka * Grails, Groovy * Elasticsearch #LI-CS1 ## Description As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for working on projects that support and extend the full stack of the TRSS solutions suite to deliver global data using advanced search, big data ingestion and analytical processing using tools like MongoDB, Elastic, and Kafka as well as building leading edge web applications. You will work closely with the other members of the TRSS analytical staff and development to capture customer requirements and design new solutions. This role requires a polyglot engineer who is comfortable with data-intensive systems as well as some frontend UI development. You will be working with an extensive codebase, but this role is a great opportunity to engage in new development. As the Software Engineer, you will also contribute to a variety of areas including: * You will be expected to turn ideas in technical solutions with minimal direction * You may be asked to lead projects or efforts and will act as a mentor to less experienced developers * You will be part of the specialized TRSS development team and will design implement and deliver software solutions and data science efforts, as well as enhance and support existing applications * You will engage the TRSS analytical staff to gather requirements, generate ideas, and develop documentation * You will demo new software solutions as needed * You will learn and expand your skill set on the job * You will be expected to own your work and be passionate about the success of the customer ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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