<p>Software Engineer – Microservices / DevSecOps</p><p>Location: Gaithersburg, MD 20878</p><p>Work Arrangement: Hybrid</p><p>Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement scalable microservices-based applications supporting mission-critical programs. This role focuses on delivering high-quality software solutions within an Agile/SAFe environment, collaborating closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong experience in microservices architecture, modern programming languages, and cloud-native development, along with a passion for building reliable, secure, and efficient systems. Exposure to AI-enabled or data-driven systems is a plus.</p><p>WKey Responsibilities</p><p>Application Development & Architecture</p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern engineering practices</li><li>Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions</li><li>Build clean, maintainable, and testable code aligned to best practices</li></ul><p>Agile Delivery & Collaboration</p><ul><li>Participate in Agile / SAFe ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives)</li><li>Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams</li><li>Contribute to system design discussions and technical decision-making</li></ul><p>DevSecOps & Integration</p><ul><li>Integrate services with databases, APIs, and messaging systems</li><li>Work within CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps frameworks</li><li>Support deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of applications</li></ul><p>Operations & Optimization</p><ul><li>Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance</li><li>Partner with QA, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure reliable delivery</li><li>Enhance system scalability, reliability, and maintainability</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale systems while ensuring high availability and performance. This role requires expertise in cloud-based platforms and distributed architectures, along with a commitment to secure coding practices and innovative problem-solving. Based in Bowie, Maryland, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge software solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain large-scale, always-on data systems using Kotlin/Java, C#, and JavaScript.<br>• Design and implement distributed systems and high-availability architectures on cloud-based platforms.<br>• Utilize Infrastructure as Code to manage both managed and unmanaged services effectively.<br>• Optimize performance, conduct profiling, and execute tuning for complex systems to ensure efficiency.<br>• Build and maintain large data warehouse systems such as Snowflake or BigQuery.<br>• Implement DevOps practices, including the development and management of CI/CD pipelines.<br>• Ensure adherence to security best practices and secure coding standards across projects.<br>• Engineer software solutions capable of processing and managing extensive volumes of data.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and adapt to new problem spaces.<br>• Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.
<p>Robert Half Technology is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to support a client in the aerospace and technology industry. This role will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for supporting and modernizing enterprise infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting Microsoft and cloud infrastructure environments, identity and access management, systems automation, security hardening, and enterprise operations across Windows, Linux, Azure, and AWS platforms.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> Contract-to-hire</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid in Greater Seattle Area</p><p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $55-$65/hourly</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, implement, and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and AWS environments </li><li>Administer and support enterprise identity services including Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, and hybrid identity integrations </li><li>Support Windows Server and Linux environments across both on-premises and cloud infrastructure </li><li>Manage virtualization environments including Hyper-V and related infrastructure technologies </li><li>Develop and maintain automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, and related tools </li><li>Implement security hardening, vulnerability remediation, patching, and secure configuration baselines across enterprise systems </li><li>Support enterprise networking and authentication infrastructure including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, load balancing, and cloud networking </li><li>Partner closely with Information Security teams to support compliance initiatives, infrastructure resiliency, and operational security standards </li><li>Support Microsoft 365 technologies and endpoint management solutions including Intune and Autopilot </li><li>Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, logging, and operational documentation for enterprise systems </li><li>Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, authentication, and cloud-related issues across hybrid environments </li><li>Support disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity planning initiatives </li><li>Serve as a senior escalation point for infrastructure and systems-related incidents and operational support </li></ul>