The Senior Software Engineer will develop and maintain enterprise applications, focusing on API design and security, while leading cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies.
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In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.
Description of Task to be Performed:
Come join our growing team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in API development, security, and standardization. This role will play a critical part in designing, developing, and governing APIs that power enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering expertise, proven cross-functional leadership skills, a passion for establishing scalable and secure API standards across diverse teams, and experience working within Agile processes using the SAFe framework.
Key responsibilities include:
· Develops, deploys, and maintains mission-critical enterprise applications throughout the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
· Builds and optimizes front-end applications delivering responsive and user-friendly interfaces tailored to business needs.
· Manages version control, development workflows, and CI/CD pipelines using Atlassian tools like Bitbucket and Jira to enable rapid, dependable deployments.
· Applies Agile development principles within the SAFe framework, engaging in iterative development cycles, backlog prioritization, and adaptive planning.
· Conducts rigorous unit testing, integration testing, and automated deployment processes to ensure application quality, reliability, and security compliance.
· Performs ongoing application maintenance, including monitoring system performance, responding to incidents, and implementing patches and security updates.
· Develops and maintains databases within an application environment, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval for large-scale applications.
· Designs, customizes, and optimizes software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, integrating third-party components and automating maintenance tasks.
· Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, participate in architecture reviews, and deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
This position is mostly remote but may potentially require occasional trips to our customer location in Clarksburg, WV.
Remote status is expected to continue but is subject to change according to the direction of the customer.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, preferred. In lieu of degree, minimum of 9 years relevant experience required.
- Experience: 8 years
- Required Skills/Certs:
- 8 years of experience in software development with a strong background in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms, with proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Golang.
- 5 years of experience designing, developing, and standardizing APIs, with a focus on RESTful,
- SOAP, and GraphQL API architectures.
- In-depth knowledge of API security principles (e.g., OAuth, JWT, OpenID Connect) and industry standards for secure API development and governance.
- Experience with API management tools such as AWS API Gateway, including the ability to define and enforce API standards for large-scale enterprise systems.
- 2 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders, and driving the adoption of API standards across diverse teams and systems in a large organization.
- Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
- Required Clearance:
- This position requires an active Secret clearance.
Benefits
· Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
· 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
· 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
· 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
· 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
· Competitive Pay
· Generous paid leave and holiday package
· Tuition and training reimbursement
· Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Top Skills
Atlassian Bitbucket
Aws Api Gateway
Confluence
Go
GraphQL
Java
JIRA
Jwt
Oauth
Python
Restful Api
Soap
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