Systems Engineer (Mid)

• Develop Java microservices using C#, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST, and gRPC
• Build scalable AWS based services using SQS, SNS, Lambda, SWF/Step Functions, and cloud native architectures
• Participate in architecture and design reviews, multimodule planning, and solution development
• Conduct research, prototypes, and feasibility analyses for new features and modernization initiatives
• Develop and optimize PostgreSQL-backed data services and schemas
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Maven, Git, and GitLab
• Containerize and deploy applications using EKS with Docker and Kubernetes
• Write unit, integration, and system tests using JUnit 5, support release and beta testing cycles
• Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and integration issues across the full stack
• Collaborate with architects, PMs, and customers for requirements, demos, installations, and solution alignment
• Document APIs, architecture diagrams, deployment processes, and runbooks
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to team members
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience as a System Engineer
• At least 3+ years working with AWS cloud solutions or C#, Java, or Python
• 1+ years of development experience with C#, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and messaging technologies (SQS, SNS)
• Experience with containerization technologies: EKS with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Proficiency with JUnit (JUnit 5 preferred) and automated testing
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe development environments
• Comfortable working directly with customers for requirements, demos, beta support, and installation coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Maven, Git, GitLab, Jira
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with gRPC
• Experience with AWS services such as SWF/Step Functions and Lambda
• Background in PostgreSQL schema design and performance tuning
• Knowledge of Python or ReactJS for internal tools or integrations
• Experience supporting beta programs or mission critical systems
• Prior technical lead experience or participation in architecture sessions
• Exposure to large scale data processing, analytics, or high-volume environments

Preferred Certification: Current SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASE) Certification

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance, Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech’s mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support.

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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