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# Chief Scientist

- **Company:** AVUM INC
- **Location:** Agoura Hills, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Foundry, Systems Integration, Spring-boot, Appian, SC Clearance, Tanzu, Kubernetes, Api Design, Microservices
- **Published:** June 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.avum.com/careers/4235615

## About the Role

* Master's or PhD in computer science, engineering, or related field

 * 12+ years of software development experience with 5+ in architecture/leadership

 * Expert-level Java, Spring Boot, and microservice architecture skills

 * Active Secret clearance

 * U.S. citizenship required

 * Experience with Tanzu/Cloud Foundry or Kubernetes-based microservice platforms

Preferred Qualifications

 * Publications or patents in relevant technical domains

 * Experience with Appian plugin development

 * AWS or cloud architecture certifications

 * CMMC/NIST compliance experience

## Description

Leads advanced software development and microservice architecture for Avum's enterprise applications. Manages Java development teams, drives technical strategy for microservice platforms, and ensures audit compliance for complex codebases., * Lead development and maintenance of enterprise microservices (Java/Spring Boot, Tanzu)

 * Manage PPMAP application and project including requirements gathering and stakeholder coordination

 * Lead and manage Java development team for microservice architecture work

 * Ensure compliance with code audit requirements and security standards

 * Drive technical strategy for API development, plugin architecture, and system integration

 * Mentor senior developers on architecture decisions and best practices

 * Coordinate with QA and operations on deployment and production support


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