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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** J5 Consulting - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Component-Based Software Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Web Development, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenVPN, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Virtualization Technology, Web Application Frameworks, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Load Balancing, ReactJS, Gitlab, Vue.js, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Route53, Software Coding, Terraform, Vmware, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_2d6cc2859 ## About the Role * Demonstrated experience independently designing and developing cloud based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines. * Demonstrated experience working in software engineering, applications development or web application development and deployment. * Demonstrated experience with object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C##). * Demonstrated experience developing front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue. * Demonstrated experience developing in a Linux environment. * Demonstrated experience developing in a commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. * Demonstrated experience developing containerized applications using Kubernetes. * Demonstrated experience working with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm. * Demonstrated experience with networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec. Highly Desired Skills and Demonstrated Experience: * Demonstrated experience with Java/Go. * Demonstrated experience with Javascript. * Demonstrated experience with React, Angular, or Vue. * Demonstrated experience with development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers or their equivalents). * Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes. * Demonstrated experience with automation - CI/CD (Gitlab). * Demonstrated experience in system administration. * System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields. * Demonstrated experience with Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec. * Demonstrated experience with virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent. * Demonstrated experience with scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools., * The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph. ## Description We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications supporting mission-critical systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on coding, working across the full software development lifecycle, and deploying applications within modern cloud environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into working software solutions, develop and integrate application components, and support deployment and operational activities in AWS or similar cloud platforms. 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