Sr. Software Engineer

Company: Ariel Partners
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

!!! Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is required !!!

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and standardization of APIs within a secure and scalable enterprise architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern API architectures-including RESTful, SOAP, and GraphQL-as well as in implementing API security and governance best practices. This role will support large-scale system integration efforts in a high-security environment and contribute to the advancement of enterprise-wide development standards.



Key Responsibilities:

Develops, deploys, and maintains mission-critical enterprise applications throughout the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
Designs and implements cloud-based applications using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS, and DynamoDB, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
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.
Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
Provide team specific training as needed.



Required Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum of 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.
Minimum of 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.
Experience with API management tools such as AWS API Gateway, including the ability to define and enforce API standards for large-scale enterprise systems.
Demonstrated 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.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is required.



Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working within federal government, defense, or national security programs.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform).
Certifications in AWS, Google Cloud, or other cloud-native development environments.




If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.



At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

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