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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** SGA Inc.
- **Location:** Potomac, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Database Design, DevOps, Apache Hive, Junit, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MongoDB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Query Optimization, Regression Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Web Applications, Performance Testing, GitHub Copilot, Spring-boot, Cypress (Programming Language), Electronic Medical Records, Generative AI, Backend, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, AngularJS, Gitlab-ci, Playwright, AWS Fargate, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-rockville-md--0cf7cf8b-8dbc-4343-b983-feab2757ef0a

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Regulations, Risk Management, Establish Priorities, Problem Solving Skills, Operational Support, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Test Automation, Test Strategy, Cross-Functional, Backend Development

 * Expert-level Java development, with strong Spring and Spring Boot expertise.
 * Proven experience designing and building microservices and RESTful APIs at enterprise scale.
 * Strong database design and query optimization skills across relational and non-relational systems (PostgreSQL, SQL, MongoDB, Spark SQL).

Frontend Development

 * Expertise in building scalable, enterprise-grade web applications using Angular and JavaScript.
 * Experience with component-driven architecture and modern frontend best practices.

Testing & Quality Assurance

 * Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent).
 * Experience designing and maintaining comprehensive regression test suites.
 * Familiarity with performance testing tools and methodologies.
 * Strong commitment to test-driven development (TDD) and code quality.

Cloud & Infrastructure

 * Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, ECS, Fargate, S3, RDS, Lambda, and EMR.
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

AI-Augmented Development

 * Demonstrated experience using Generative AI tools (e.g., Kiro, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent) to accelerate code generation, optimization, and development workflows.
 * Proven ability to apply GenAI techniques to enhance SDLC activities, including requirements analysis, code review, test generation, and documentation.
 * Familiarity with AI/ML modeling concepts and experience integrating AI capabilities into applications.

Preferred Skills :

 * AWS certifications (Solutions Architect or Associate Developer).
 * GitLab CI/CD experience.
 * GenAI certifications.

## Description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Full Stack Developer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients. This is a hybrid position reporting into any one of our client's office sites., * Maintains a thorough understanding of the systems and processes within the assigned area.

 * Proactively identifies and mitigates technical risks before they affect project delivery, and resolves cross-team dependencies early to support successful execution.
 * Solves complex business problems and introduces approaches that simplify code and infrastructure, prioritizing work that reduces maintenance and migration costs with meaningful, measurable impact.
 * Designs, develops, and maintains robust full-stack applications that support regulatory operations.
 * Applies GenAI tools and techniques across the SDLC to enhance developer productivity, code quality, and delivery speed.
 * Establishes and enforces automated testing strategies to ensure code reliability, performance, and scalability.
 * Collaborates with cross-functional partners including product, data, and compliance stakeholders to deliver high-impact software solutions.
 * Leads and participates in code reviews, upholds coding standards, and mentors fellow engineers.
 * Continuously improves application performance, scalability, and maintainability.
 * Contributes to CI/CD pipeline enhancements and the adoption of DevOps best practices.