Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer Job Location US-VA-McLean Posted Date 12 hours ago (8/10/2026 2:58 PM) Job ID 8046 Clearance Requirement Public Trust Overview As a Senior Software Engineer , you will work with a team of developers to deliver software features, APIs, and microservice-based solutions. We are looking for candidates with experience designing, developing, and delivering modern software solutions using Agile and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, build and release management, automated testing, and cloud-native application development. Contributions Responsibilities include: Design, develop, and deploy microservice-based applications and cloud-native solutions using Java and React Collaborate with stakeholders, designers, and business analysts to refine functional and technical requirements Troubleshoot software quality, security, and reliability issues Participate in code reviews, quality assurance activities, and the establishment of engineering best practices Automate unit and functional tests Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop updates and fixes Support debugging, troubleshooting, and testing of software Document software code, features, and training guides Utilize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization where appropriate to support scalable application deployment Implement solutions and provide continuous improvement recommendations Present technical solutions, demonstrations, and implementation approaches to technical and non-technical stakeholders Qualifications Required: Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust S ecurity C learance Bachelor's degree 5+ years of software development experience using Java and React in an Agile environment Experience developing cloud-native applications, RESTful APIs, and distributed services 3+ years of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions Experience developing, deploying, and supporting applications using Docker containers Experience implementing automated testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and functional testing Preferred: Experience supporting technical demonstrations or tech challenges Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills About steampunk Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $185,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  As an employee owned company , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com . Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Refer a Friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com