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# Senior Software Developer

- **Company:** Empower AI Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Mobile Application Development, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Node.Js, Secure Coding, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, User-Centered Design, Web Application Frameworks, Authentication Authorization Accounting (Server Program), Enterprise Software Applications, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Devsecops, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-software-developer-washington-dc-usa-58914935

## About the Role

years Secrets Manager, VPC) * Create and govern RESTful APIs and microservices; ensure secure authentication/authorization * Lead architecture reviews, oversee code quality, and mentor developers * Develop relational database architectures and optimize SQL (SQL Server, PostgreSQL); support migrations * Utilize containerization with Docker and orchestrators (Kubernetes, ECS, EKS) and pursue IaC * Establish CI/CD pipelines with strong DevSecOps practices; integrate testing and security scanning * Apply AI-assisted software engineering to improve productivity and quality * Design GIS-enabled enterprise applications and integrate geospatial data where applicable Tasks * 10+ years in enterprise software development * 5+ years designing enterprise architectures independently * Strong AWS cloud-native development experience * Proficiency with Node.js, Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL Server, PostgreSQL * Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices * Experience with Docker and container aaa
solutions. * Solid DevSecOps knowledge including CI/CD and secure coding * Experience mentoring teams and leading technical initiatives * Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management * US Citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this Senior Lead Software Developer role, you will architect and modernize enterprise applications for government customers leveraging AWS cloud technologies. You will guide end-to-end design and development, balancing security, scalability, and maintainability while aligning with enterprise standards. You'll work closely with stakeholders across teams to translate complex needs into robust software solutions. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape transformative, compliant systems at scale. You'll operate in a remote-capable, technically advanced environment that emphasizes AI-assisted engineering and secure delivery. Compensation / Benefits * Independently design end-to-end enterprise application architectures and define roadmaps * Build scalable backend services with Node.js, Python, and Java; develop frontend with JavaScript and modern frameworks * Design and implement AWS-based solutions (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, SNS/SQS, Secrets Manager, VPC) * Create and govern RESTful APIs and microservices; ensure secure authentication/authorization * Lead architecture reviews, oversee code quality, and mentor developers * Develop relational database architectures and optimize SQL (SQL Server, PostgreSQL); support migrations * Utilize containerization with Docker and orchestrators (Kubernetes, ECS, EKS) and pursue IaC * Establish CI/CD pipelines with strong DevSecOps practices; integrate testing and security scanning * Apply AI-assisted software engineering to improve productivity and quality * Design GIS-enabled enterprise applications and integrate geospatial data where applicable Tasks * 10+ years in enterprise software development * 5+ years designing enterprise architectures independently * Strong AWS cloud-native development experience * Proficiency with Node.js, Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL Server, PostgreSQL * Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices * Experience with Docker and container orchestration * Solid DevSecOps knowledge including CI/CD and secure coding * Experience mentoring teams and leading technical initiatives * Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management * US Citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance Key requirements *


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