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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Soft Tech Consulting Inc
- **Location:** Winchester, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Relational Databases, Hibernate (Java), Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Runbook, Systems Integration, Beta Testing, Data Processing, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Grpc, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=42e4d6a6db5605c8

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree

 * 8+ years of experience
 * Experience as a System Engineer
 * At least 4+ years working with AWS cloud solutions or C#, Java, or Python
 * 3+ years of development experience with Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
 * Experience with containerization technologies: EKS with Docker, Kubernetes
 * Hands-on experience with AWS services and messaging technologies (SQS, SNS)
 * Strong understanding of microservices architecture and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
 * Proficiency with JUnit (JUnit 5 preferred) and automated testing
 * Experience working in Agile or SAFe development environments
 * Comfortable working directly with customers for requirements, demos, beta support, and installation coordination
 * Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
 * Must be able to work independently, with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Maven, Git, GitLab, Jira
 * Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with gRPC
 * Experience with AWS services such as SWF/Step Functions and Lambda
 * Background in PostgreSQL schema design and performance tuning
 * Knowledge of Python or ReactJS for internal tools or integrations
 * Experience supporting beta programs or mission critical systems
 * Prior technical lead experience or participation in architecture sessions
 * Exposure to largescale data processing, analytics, or high-volume environments

Preferred Certification: Current SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASE) Certification

## Description

* Develop Java microservices using Java 17, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST, and gRPC
 * Build scalable AWS based services using SQS, SNS, Lambda, SWF/Step Functions, and cloud native architecture
 * Participate in architecture and design reviews, multimodule planning, and solution development
 * Conduct research, prototypes, and feasibility analyses for new features and modernization initiatives
 * Develop and optimize PostgreSQL-backed data services and schemas
 * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Maven, Git, and GitLab
 * Containerize and deploy applications using EKS with Docker and Kubernetes
 * Write unit, integration, and system tests using JUnit 5; support release and beta testing cycles
 * Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and integration issues across the full stack
 * Collaborate with architects, PMs, and customers for requirements, demos, installations, and solution alignment
 * Document APIs, architecture diagrams, deployment processes, and runbooks
 * Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to team members
 * Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts


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