AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal contractor, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, integrate, and maintain secure, modern software solutions in a complex federal environment in support our CBP customer. 

 

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in front-end development, cloud platforms, enterprise integration, database design, and DevSecOps, along with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

As a Senior Software Engineer at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will:

• Develop and enhance responsive web applications using frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue
• Convert functional and design requirements into scalable, accessible, and maintainable software solutions
• Integrate applications with REST APIs, enterprise services, and backend data sources
• Support deployments across cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud
• Configure and manage cloud services including compute, storage, networking, identity and access management, and monitoring
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and application security controls
• Apply cloud and infrastructure concepts such as virtual networks, load balancers, and cloud storage services to support reliable and scalable applications
• Build and support Power Pages solutions integrated with Dataverse and related enterprise platforms
• Design and optimize relational databases, queries, and supporting data structures
• Develop and maintain data access layers, stored procedures, scripts, and automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, assess technical approaches, and deliver high-quality solutions
• Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and solution designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Active CBP BI or Top Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. security clearance
• 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, or engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience integrating multiple technologies and systems
• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud
• Knowledge of best practices related to Agile, CI/CD, software development, and unit testing
• Understanding of Unified Data principles or enterprise data integration concepts 
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Helpful Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS or CBP programs
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, Microsoft technologies, software engineering, or DevSecOps

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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