Software Engineer III

Description

Assured Information Security (AIS) has an opening for a Software Engineer III to join our Trusted Systems team. In this role you will help design, build, and maintain secure, scalable software systems using Java, modern microservices architectures, and RESTful APIs. The ideal candidate has strong experience with object-oriented principles, is well-versed in database technologies, and understands data replication concepts. Experience with cross-domain transfer or access solutions a plus.

This is a hybrid position with the ability to work onsite in Rome, NY as needed. This position also requires an active Secret clearance.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust Java-based backend services.
• Architect and build systems following microservices best practices.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs for internal and external system communication.
• Apply object-oriented programming (OOP) principles to produce clean, maintainable code.
• Design and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, and complex queries.
• Contribute to system design discussions and documentation.
• Address secure data handling and access in cross-domain environments.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with peers in a hybrid team environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and defects.

Education/Experience/Skillset Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 5 years’ professional software development experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and data replication concepts.
• Hands-on experience building and working with microservices architectures.
• Experience designing and working with RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Proficient with Git for version control and team collaboration.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred Experience/Skillset:

• Experience with cross-domain solutions or secure data transfer mechanisms.
• Familiarity with Kafka or other distributed messaging systems.
• Experience with Debezium or other change data capture (CDC) tools.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases or document stores (e.g., MongoDB, Couchbase).
• Experience writing and maintaining JUnit tests or other unit test frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Clearance Required: Secret with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Travel Required: Up to 10%

US Salary Range: $103,346 - $142,133
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.

AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation, and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support.