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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc.
- **Location:** Jessup, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Batch Processing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Iterative and Incremental Development, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MongoDB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Redis, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Web Application Frameworks, Data Logging, ReactJS, Grafana, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Backend, Data Layers, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9fa7736d9ed177c3

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

 * Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in application software development.
 * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
 * Strong Java development experience for backend services
 * Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React
 * Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
 * Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Podman
 * Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
 * Experience designing and building microservices architectures

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

 * Machine learning
 * Streaming data pipelines
 * Batch processing systems
 * MongoDB
 * ArangoDB
 * Redis
 * PostgreSQL
 * Cloud development experience within AWS or hyper-converged infrastructure environments
 * Experience with logging, monitoring, and observability tools
 * Experience working in Agile development environments

## Description

The primary role of the Full-Stack Software Engineer is to design, develop, and deliver modern full-stack applications that solve complex operational challenges. This role focuses on building scalable applications with polished, intuitive user interfaces while supporting rapid prototyping and iterative development., * Design, develop, maintain, and enhance full-stack software applications based on documented requirements

 * Build features end-to-end across frontend, backend services, and data layers
 * Develop modern user interfaces using reusable components and established UI/UX best practices
 * Ensure applications are responsive across approved browsers and platforms
 * Design and consume RESTful APIs
 * Build and execute simulations and test harnesses in development and test environments
 * Debug and troubleshoot full-stack issues and conduct root cause analysis
 * Improve application performance, usability, and scalability
 * Participate in code reviews and maintain software development standards
 * Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control best practices
 * Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and engineering teams to deliver incremental improvements
 * Stay current on emerging technologies, frameworks, and development best practices


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