Principal Software Engineer – Java / Angular / AWS

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.

Required Skills

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's 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

Interview Process

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