Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD


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Type: Contract

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.



Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

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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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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