About the Role
As a Software Engineer you will design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that align with business goals as part of a broader legacy modernization initiative. This role focuses on full-stack software development across backend and frontend systems, supporting the transition from monolithic architectures to modern, cloud-ready services. You will collaborate closely with technical leads, Agile teams, and product owners to deliver secure, maintainable, and high-quality software in an Agile environment.
What you will do:
Full-Stack Development
- Design, develop, and maintain production-quality backend and frontend components
- Build APIs, business logic, data access layers, and user interfaces
- Implement new features while refactoring legacy functionality
- Write unit, integration, and regression tests to support safe delivery
Legacy Modernization
- Refactor legacy Java applications (e.g., Struts/JBoss) into Spring Boot services
- Support decomposition of monolithic systems into modular services
- Maintain data integrity and backward compatibility during phased modernization
- Diagnose and resolve defects in complex legacy codebases
Backend Engineering
- Develop RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot
- Implement data access with Hibernate/JPA
- Support database modernization, schema evolution, and data migration
- Apply consistent logging, error handling, and observability practices
Frontend Engineering
- Build and maintain React applications using TypeScript
- Implement responsive UI behavior and secure backend integration
- Collaborate with UX and backend teams on API contracts and user experience
Security & DevOps Integration
- Implement authentication and authorization using IAM solutions (e.g., Keycloak)
- Apply OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect and role-based access control
- Build with CI/CD, containerization, monitoring, and production readiness in mind
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on deployment and operational support
Agile Collaboration
- Participate in sprint planning, refinement, estimation, and retrospectives
- Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing
- Communicate progress, risks, and technical challenges clearly
- Understand business goals and drivers and translate those into an appropriate technical solution.
- Support the full SDLC—from requirements and estimation through deployment, monitoring, and documentation.
- Continuously learn and apply new tools/techniques to improve performance, automation, and scalability.
What you will bring:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.