Motion Recruitment | Jobspring | Workbridge

Senior Software Engineer

Arlington, Virginia

Onsite

Direct Hire

$100k - $150k

Senior Software Engineer, based in Rosslyn VA

A SaaS company based in Rosslyn, VA, is looking for a full-time Senior Software Engineer to help develop its evaluation platform. Their tech powers a distributed system used by over 900 U.S. government agencies to assess and adopt emerging innovations. This is a hands-on engineering role with a focus on Java, Spring, AWS, and front-end practices.

This is more than just another engineering role, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale alongside a tight-knit, high-performing team. You'll play a key role in shaping a platform that directly influences how governments make critical innovative decisions. Here, you'll have the chance to grow quickly, tackle complex technical challenges, and see the tangible outcomes of your work. You'll be part of a team that values clarity, autonomy, and thoughtful, well-crafted engineering.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of professional experience in Java development
  • Strong experience with Spring or Spring Boot
  • Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
  • Comfortable with distributed systems and microservices
  • Strong communication skills and team mindset
  • Front-end experience (Angular 2+)
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience with AWS
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
  • Knowledge of ElasticSearch
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 60% Java & Spring
  • 20% Front-End (Angular 2+)
  • 20% Cloud/DevOps (AWS, CI/CD, ElasticSearch)
Daily Responsibilities
  • 80% Hands-On Engineering
  • 20% Leadership/Architecture/Team Collaboration
The Offer
  • Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This role is on-site in Rosslyn, VA – 5 days per week.

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Posted by: Kendall Whitman

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