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# Software Engineer Expert

- **Company:** Cherokee Federal
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000 - $205,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Elasticsearch, HP Systems Insight Manager, Spring Framework, Apache Maven, Neo4j, Node.Js, PM2, Scripting, Git, Cloudformation, Fastapi, AngularJS, Rundeck, Restful APIs, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9309761/software-engineer-expert

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

 * Experience with Cloud/Amazon Web Services

 * Prior experience reading and developing solutions to customer requirements

 * Knowledge of Git, Jenkins, Spring, Maven, Rundeck

 * 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:

 * Amazon Web Services certification

 * Experience with Containers

## Description

Cherokee Preting is seeking a Software Engineer to support our government client. The Software Engineer will support the client's Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM/ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management., Includes the following:

 * Develop Cloudformation scripts to generate network and application infrastructure in a repeatable fashion

 * Develop Java, Angular, and Python applications that leverage Neo4j and Elasticsearch

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

 * Implement NodeJS PM2 for application monitoring resiliency

 * Utilize SAFe agile techniques to manage workload

 * Leverage Amazon Web Services

 * Create RESTful API

 * Perform other job-related duties as assigned.