Software Engineer, Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

As a Senior Software Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Work across cloud and on-premises environments using the latest tools and technologies.
• Shape system architecture and influence project outcomes with your expertise.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable software systems to support data-driven applications and mission-critical workflows.
• Develop and optimize back-end solutions using C#, ASP.NET, and SQL for managing large datasets and complex processing.
• Collaborate with Web Application Developers to integrate front-end interfaces with robust back-end infrastructures.
• Architect and deploy systems to streamline data collection, processing, and storage across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Ensure high system performance, reliability, and scalability through effective code design, testing, and optimization.
• Analyze technical requirements and translate them into scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Support system updates, configuration, and troubleshooting in Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Implement security best practices in compliance with DoD standards, ensuring systems are resilient against potential threats.
• Work within Agile development teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility (required).
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8-10 years of relevent experience in IT and software engineering or back-end development.
• Current DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• Strong proficiency in C# and SQL (required).
• Experience designing and implementing scalable system architectures.
• Familiarity with data transformation processes and tools for large-scale analytics.
• Strong knowledge of Agile development practices (e.g., Scrum, XP).
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Linux systems (RHEL).
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks or languages to collaborate effectively with Web Application Developers.
• Proficiency in additional programming languages like Python or Java.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and environments such as AWS or Azure.