Software Engineer, Senior at Cayuse Holdings in US-DC-Washington

Job description

• This role is fully on-site and does not allow any hybrid/remote work. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance to be considered.
• The Software Engineer, Senior will lead the rapid development of enterprise-grade solutions in an AI-assisted development environment. Ideal candidates are adept at leveraging advanced AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, Amazon Q Developer) to expedite delivery, while applying strict human oversight to ensure secure, high-quality, and maintainable code. This position offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge development in an agile, cloud-first environment.
• This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and refactor robust and scalable Java (Spring Boot) back-end code.
• Develop and maintain dynamic, user-friendly front-end applications using Angular 21.
• Generate boilerplate code.
• Write comprehensive unit tests.
• Accelerate application modernization efforts.
• Ensure AI-generated code adheres to enterprise standards for security, AWS cloud architecture, and PostgreSQL database protocols.
• Conduct manual code reviews to verify quality and correctness of AI-generated outputs.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application components to prevent issues associated with poor abstractions or integration failures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams, to deliver enterprise-grade solutions on tight timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 4+ years of hands-on development in Java (Spring Boot).
• 4+ years of experience with Angular (version 17 or higher).
• 3+ years of expertise with PostgreSQL database systems.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with diverse technical teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic project environments.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, identify gaps, and coordinate with specialized teams to resolve them.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Knowledge of and experience working in Agile development methodologies.

Skills

Required

• Java (Spring Boot)
• Angular (version 17 or higher)
• PostgreSQL

Preferred

• Agile development methodologies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off
• Reports to: Program Manager