Software Engineer (Mid & Senior)

Job Description

Agile Defense is seeking 2 skilled and driven Software Engineers to join our dynamic team. As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development and optimization of software systems that drive mission-critical outcomes for our clients. This role demands a technical expert eager to innovate, solve complex problems, and deliver high-quality software solutions in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Job duties & responsibilities:
• Design, develop, test, and implement software solutions aligned with client requirements and organizational standards.
• Optimize existing systems and code bases for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers, to deliver robust and innovative software solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and user experience.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to industry best practices and secure coding standards.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and recommend improvements or enhancements.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Actively participate in Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Education & Years of Experience

Software Engineer II Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable and efficient software solutions in a team-oriented environment.
Software Engineer III Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
5–8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including leading technical initiatives or feature teams.
Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable and efficient software solutions in a team-oriented environment.

Required Skills

Software Engineer II
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java and JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks and tools such as React, Angular, Spring Boot, or similar technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated tools.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Agile development practices and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Software Engineer III
• Proven experience architecting and delivering production-grade applications and RESTful services.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern backend language and framework (e.g., Java/Spring Boot, Node.js/NestJS) and familiarity with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and performance optimization.
• Expertise in software security fundamentals: OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, authN/authZ (e.g., OAuth2/JWT), and secrets management.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containers (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (unit, integration, contract), and infrastructure-as-code.
• Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

Software Engineer II
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.
Software Engineer III
• Experience with microservices architecture, event-driven systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and API-first design (OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Knowledge of distributed systems patterns (circuit breakers, retries, idempotency) and caching (Redis).
• Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/Elastic, OpenTelemetry, Jaeger/Zipkin).
• Familiarity with domain-driven design, clean/hexagonal architecture, and design patterns.
• Background in regulated or high-security environments; familiarity with compliance frameworks.
• Contributions to engineering standards, internal platforms, or developer experience initiatives.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.