Senior Software Engineer

About Us
Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

Your Role
As a remote Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between user needs and technological execution. In this crucial position, you will lead project facilitation, acting as the primary liaison between end-users and software development teams.

How You Will Make an Impact 
You will clearly communicate project objectives, monitor progress, and ensure results that align with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design.
• Understand client-side and server-side architecture.
• Develop and manage well-functioning applications.
• Write effective APIs.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.
• Assess and remediate any issues found during vulnerability scanning activities.
• Write technical documentation.
• Work with customers to enhance existing software.
• Be an active participant in the Agile development process

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Software Engineer, along with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with at least 15 years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.
• Possess an active CompTIA Security+ / IAT level II certification
• Expansive experience with at least one of these types of development languages:
• Angular / Java EE / HTML5
• Expansive experience with Agile development process (SAFe, Scrum, etc.)
• Expansive experience with at least one of these types of development frameworks:
• Microsoft Web Forms, MVC, .NET Core, and .NET 4.x Framework
• Experienced with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Familiarity with AWS tools and coding practices
• Active Secret Security clearance is required
• Must be a US citizen

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (separate from 11 federal holidays)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Mission-driven, community-focused work
• And much more!

Join Our Team 
Lawelawe Defense Inc ("LDI") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB Lawelawe Defense offers an outstanding record of delivery on various projects encompassing: Program and Portfolio Management; Systems Engineering and Architecture; Network Engineering and Operations; Data Center Optimization and Operations; Desktop/Server and Application Virtualization.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Defense Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.