Principal Software Engineer – Java Angular AWS

Location: Woodlawn MD (100% Onsite 5 days/week)
Duration: Long-Term Contract

We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer with strong full-stack development experience in Java Angular/React AWS and Microservices architecture. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable enterprise applications leading technical initiatives and working in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Candidates located within commuting distance of Woodlawn MD are highly preferred.

• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Java / J2EE
  • Spring Boot & Microservices
  • Angular or React
  • AWS or OpenShift
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Kafka
  • REST & SOAP Web Services
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins Git Bitbucket Maven SonarQube
• Strong understanding of cloud-native application development
• Experience with PostgreSQL DB2 JPA/Hibernate
• Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit Mockito Cucumber
• Technical leadership experience mentoring junior developers

• Design develop and maintain scalable enterprise applications
• Build modern responsive UI applications using Angular/React
• Develop RESTful APIs and Microservices using Spring Boot
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including QA Business Analysts and Project Managers
• Participate in architecture discussions and provide technical solutions
• Implement DevOps and CI/CD best practices
• Optimize application performance and scalability
• Develop secure high-throughput applications in cloud environments
• Create technical documentation and support system design efforts

• Prior experience supporting federal or government IT projects
• Experience with Kafka-based event-driven architecture
• Knowledge of OpenShift Docker Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance standards
• Exposure to AI-driven application modernization is a plus
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field
• 10 years of software engineering experience preferred
• Experience as a hands-on Technical Lead is highly preferred

• 2 rounds of interview:
  • Video Interview
  • Onsite Interview