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# Sr Software Developer

- **Company:** Cherokee Federal
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $170,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Linux, Elasticsearch, Design of User Interfaces, Selenium, TypeScript, Scripting, Spring-boot, Containerization, AngularJS, Information Technology, Rundeck, Restful APIs, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9302203/sr-software-developer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree

 * Minimum of six years of relevant experience

 * Experience in Full Stack Development

 * Experience in multiple programming languages (Java, spring boot, Angular (Typescript), and the Cloud/Amazon Wed Services

 * Experience in reading and developing solutions to satisfy customer requirements and specifications

 * Experience in working in Command Line (RH Linux)

Strong organization, time, and workflow management skills:

 * Ability to methodically think through technical challenges in a collaborative team environment in order to provide technically sound solutions

 * Must be a US Citizen.

 * This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

 * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

 * Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Identity and Accessibility development practices

 * Experience with containerization and modular development

 * Experience with automation methodologies like selenium

 * Experience with automation services such as Rundeck

 * Familiarity with UI/UX Design

 * Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification

## Description

Cherokee Preting is seeking a Software Developer to support our government client. The Software Developer will work with a large team of developers, software engineers, and data engineers. The Software Developer will support continuity of our client's mission by helping to modernize and implement industry standards while ensuring secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems., Includes the following:

Maintain and modernize legacy applications:

 * Write/Develop custom scripts to install and configure code in EC2 instances

 * Leverage Amazon Web Services

Design and utilize custom ETL methodology:

 * Develop RESTful API (spring boot)

 * Develop Java and Angular (Typescript) applications leveraging Elasticsearch

Conduct unit testing and peer code reviews:

 * Utilize automated testing frameworks (Selenium)

 * Collaborate with internal/external teams to deliver technically sounds solutions

 * Work within parameters of Agile and Scrum methodologies

 * Mentor junior developers on community best practices

 * Perform other job-related duties as assigned.