Software Engineer, Senior

Software Engineer, Senior Location: US-VA-McLean Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee‑owned federal contractor, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, integrate, and maintain secure, modern software solutions in a complex federal environment in support our CBP customer. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in front‑end development, cloud platforms, enterprise integration , database design , and DevSecOps , along with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Responsibilities Develop and enhance responsive web applications using frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue . Convert functional and design requirements into scalable, accessible, and maintainable software solutions. Integrate applications with REST APIs , enterprise services, and backend data sources. Support deployments across cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud . Configure and manage cloud services including compute, storage, networking, identity and access management, and monitoring . Implement secure authentication, authorization, and application security controls. Apply cloud and infrastructure concepts such as virtual networks, load balancers, and cloud storage services to support reliable and scalable applications. Build and support Power Pages solutions integrated with Dataverse and related enterprise platforms. Design and optimize relational databases, queries, and supporting data structures. Develop and maintain data access layers, stored procedures, scripts, and automated build, test, and deployment pipelines . Partner with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, assess technical approaches, and deliver high‑quality solutions. Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and solution designs to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders . Qualifications Required Qualifications Active CBP BI or Top Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship required for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. security clearance. 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, or engineering . Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; Master's degree preferred. Experience integrating multiple technologies and systems . Experience with one or more major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud . Knowledge of best practices related to Agile , CI/CD , software development , and unit testing . Understanding of Unified Data principles or enterprise data integration concepts. Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Helpful Qualifications Experience supporting DHS or CBP programs. Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, Microsoft technologies, software engineering, or DevSecOps . Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status #J-18808-Ljbffr AMERICAN SYSTEMS