Software Engineer Senior

Position Summary

Designs, develops, and maintains complex software solutions for Avum's government applications. Provides technical leadership through mentoring, code review, and architectural guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and application features (Java, Spring Boot)
• Lead code quality through peer reviews, best practices enforcement, and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve production/pre-production issues with root cause analysis
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers on technical skills and best practices
• Serve as technical point of contact for cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technology evaluation
• Support deployment, performance optimization, and technical debt reduction

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $115,000 – $160,000 annually, with a target midpoint of $138,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and geographic location. Avum offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (Cigna), dental and vision (Principal), 401(k), PTO, education reimbursement, and certification reimbursement.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Hybrid/remote work environment with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs
• U.S. citizenship required
• Security clearance: Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain
• Background investigation required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avum, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Avum is committed to compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, and maintains an active Affirmative Action Plan.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field

7+ years of software development experience

Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and enterprise application development

Active Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship required

Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS
• Experience with Appian low-code platform
• Full-stack skills (Angular, React, HTML/CSS)
• AWS or cloud certifications