Software Engineer III

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, and modernization of enterprise software solutions. In this role, you will define architectural direction, lead cloud transformation initiatives, and develop scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams-including product managers, business analysts, developers, and customer stakeholders-to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that meet evolving business needs.

Location: This is a remote opportunity

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the development of new and enhanced data source integrations.
• Define and communicate the overall software architecture and technical vision.
• Evaluate and recommend architectural approaches, technologies, and design patterns.
• Develop architecture artifacts including models, component designs, interface specifications, and technical documentation.
• Validate solution architecture against business requirements, technical constraints, and design assumptions.
• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS services.
• Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and modern development frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, developers, and customer application experts to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Integrate internally developed and third-party software components.
• Champion DevSecOps best practices by implementing CI/CD automation and improving deployment processes.
• Mentor technical team members and provide guidance on software engineering best practices.
• Lead technical research, planning, and solution implementation for complex enterprise initiatives.
• Work independently on highly complex projects with minimal supervision.

Required Technical Skills

• Extensive experience modernizing enterprise applications and migrating systems to cloud environments.
• Strong experience designing and implementing cloud-native applications within the AWS ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
  • AWS Lambda
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon SQS
  • Amazon SNS
  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • Microservices architecture
• Strong proficiency in full-stack software development with Java as the primary programming language.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices using Git and modern automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB.
• Experience using Agile development tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, user stories, and product features.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise-scale cloud migration and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring software engineers.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile environment.

The base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 per year. This range is based on the Company's good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual salary will take into consideration various factors such as role level, experience, expertise, and education.


We offer a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company contribution. The total rewards package includes paid holidays, sick/personal time off, PTO, and eligibility for merit increases and performance bonuses, and more!


GrammaTech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans employer.