Senior Software Engineer
Gaithersburg, MD
Category: Development
Industry: Government
Standard Hours: Open
Reference ID: JN -102026-109208
Date Posted: 10/26/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/eiy08z
Description:
Our client seeks multiple Software Development resources to build and maintain Java-centric, cloud-native services within a secure, regulated environment. The team delivers containerized microservices on AWS using ECS, EKS, and OpenShift, and integrates AI-driven capabilities for test generation and flight-services automation. Work includes secure coding to FISMA High standards, DevSecOps pipeline practices, and contributions to AI/ML features within a Java ecosystem under Scaled Agile delivery.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Location: Gaithersburg, MD or Ashburn, VA - Hybrid 2-3 days onsite
Clearance: Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance
Rate: $70.00 to $80.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain Java-based microservices and supporting frameworks within release cycles.
- Build cloud-native applications deployable to Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, and Red Hat OpenShift.
- Apply secure coding practices for FISMA High, including remediation of SAST/SCA findings and secrets hygiene.
- Integrate and extend AI-driven features, including automated test generation and flight-services automation components.
- Contribute to DevSecOps CI/CD workflows with GitLab, Tekton, Argo CD, and policy-as-code.
- Support on-prem to AWS migration activities, including re-platforming, data connectivity, and rollback planning.
- Implement and sustain FedRAMP High controls, STIG hardening, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
- Collaborate within SAFe Agile teams to refine requirements, plan increments, and deliver working software.
- Document designs, APIs, and operational runbooks for cloud services.
Experience Requirements:
- 7-10 years of overall IT experience with 5+ years of continuous hands-on development in Java or Python, with deep Java proficiency preferred.
- AI experience applied to coding, testing, debugging, requirements, and analysis using modern AI coding tools.
- Cloud-native design experience: containerized microservices, 12-factor principles, event-driven patterns, and API design.
- Hands-on deployment experience with ECS, EKS (Kubernetes, Helm, NetworkPolicies, Ingress), and OpenShift (SCCs, Routes, Tekton, registries).
- Secure SDLC experience including SAST/DAST/SCA, SBOM, image signing/scanning, and secrets management.
- Familiarity with AWS GovCloud and multi-account networking patterns.
- Experience with FISMA High or FedRAMP High environments and NIST 800-53 control implementation.
- Linux-based development environment proficiency and DevOps exposure.
- Experience working in Agile or Scaled Agile (SAFe) teams with clear communication skills.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree is a nice to have requirement.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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