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# Senior Software Developer (Java, AWS, Microservices) - Active Top-Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Macpower Digital Assets Edge LLC
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Safety Critical Systems, Backend, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Containerization, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/9ee66977-7ef1-4a74-83de-2efe5645e8d1/senior-software-developer-java-aws-microservices-active-topsecret-clearance

## About the Role

* Active Top Secret security clearance.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
 * Eight or more years of hands on software development experience.
 * Advanced Java experience with microservices architecture and API development.
 * Proficiency with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, and CloudFormation.
 * Experience with Docker and container orchestration concepts.
 * Experience integrating CI/CD pipelines and automated tests.
 * Knowledge of secure coding practices and government cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, DoD RMF).
 * Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills., * Experience troubleshooting across application, database, network, and infrastructure layers.
 * Familiarity with infrastructure as code and observability on AWS.
 * Experience mentoring engineers and leading code reviews.

Behavioral Competencies:

 * Detail oriented with strong ownership and follow through in classified environments.
 * Clear, concise communicator who can explain complex systems to diverse stakeholders.
 * Collaborative and proactive in cross functional settings.
 * Organized and disciplined within change control and audit processes.

## Description

* Design, build, and maintain enterprise, mission critical applications in a secure federal environment.
 * Lead Java microservices development and cloud native architectures on AWS.
 * Champion secure coding, CI/CD automation, and Agile/Scrum delivery.

Core Responsibilities:

 * Design, develop, and maintain Java based microservices, RESTful APIs, and backend services.
 * Architect and implement scalable, secure solutions on AWS using EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, and CloudFormation.
 * Containerize applications with Docker and manage orchestration.
 * Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to improve quality and speed.
 * Enforce secure coding standards in alignment with NIST and DoD RMF frameworks.
 * Troubleshoot complex issues across application, database, network, and infrastructure layers.
 * Collaborate with DevOps, QA, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams.
 * Provide technical mentorship and conduct code reviews to uphold engineering standards.
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
 * Produce technical documentation, diagrams, and change records.