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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Oracle Databases, Redis, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Caching, Build Management, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Azure AKS, Api Design, Code Restructuring, Data Pipelines, Microservices
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9049094/senior-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
 * Hands-on experience building and operating cloud-native applications in Azure.
 * Experience with AKS and Kubernetes.
 * Background in distributed systems, fault tolerance, and high-volume data processing.
 * Knowledge of persistent messaging, queuing, and caching patterns.
 * Familiarity with Angular for full-stack contributions.
 * Experience handling confidential or regulated data.
 * Demonstrated use of AI tools in software development, with ability to articulate workflow impact.
 * Preferred: Kafka, Redis, Oracle databases, multi-region Azure architecture, analytics/reporting systems, government or high-security environments, and experience under tight timelines.

## Description

* Design and build Java and Spring Boot microservices deployed to Azure Kubernetes Service.
 * Implement high-volume, fault-tolerant data processing pipelines with strong delivery guarantees.
 * Ensure persistent and reliable input delivery to prevent client resubmissions.
 * Build and maintain ledger-style recordkeeping services for confidential datasets.
 * Orchestrate API-based integrations with internal systems and partner organizations.
 * Design for multi-region Azure with defined RPO and RTO targets.
 * Implement caching and buffering using Azure Blob Storage initially, with a roadmap to Kafka and Redis.
 * Contribute to an Angular front end for internal users, including analytics and reporting views.
 * Design for geo-distributed resiliency, queuing, and persistence using Azure-native services.
 * Align systems with U.S. Government security standards, including familiarity with NIST 800-53 and Moderate/High control environments.
 * Support production deployments and operational readiness.
 * Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate design, coding, testing, and refactoring.


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