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# Senior Software Developer

- **Company:** Embedded Alliance, Inc.
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $205,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Revision Control, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Message Broker, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Redis, E2e Testing, Ansible, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Git, Vue.js, Containerization, AngularJS, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b319266017b3b61b

## About the Role

Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination., * US citizenship is required per contract

 * 8+ years of professional software development experience
 * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or a Master's with 6+ years, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
 * Strong proficiency in one or more object-oriented languages such as Java, C#, Python, or C++
 * Experience developing web-based and enterprise software applications
 * Experience designing and consuming REST APIs
 * Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
 * Strong grasp of object-oriented design principles and software design patterns
 * Experience with Git or another distributed version control system
 * Experience in Agile Scrum or SAFe environments

Preferred Qualifications

 * Cloud-native development in AWS, Azure, or another cloud platform
 * Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
 * Microservices architecture
 * DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
 * Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or Ansible
 * Message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
 * Front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
 * Elasticsearch, Redis, or similar enterprise technologies
 * Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, * Do you have a TS / SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph?

Experience:

 * Software Development: 8 years (Required)

Security clearance:

 * Top Secret (Required)

## Description

* Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise software applications using modern development practices
 * Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed architectures
 * Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following secure coding standards
 * Build automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
 * Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers
 * Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis to improve reliability and performance
 * Work with DevSecOps teams on CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment
 * Contribute to architecture discussions, technical roadmaps, and modernization initiatives
 * Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, architects, and fellow developers in Agile sprints


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