Senior Software Engineer

Sparksoft Corporation is an IT solutions provider serving government clients through innovative technology and digital service delivery. The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, and configures enterprise software systems for federal programs across the full development lifecycle. The role focuses on Java, JavaScript, Scala, RESTful APIs, unit testing, and troubleshooting multi-environment systems in collaboration with Business Analysts and development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and configure software components in alignment with technical design specifications and project requirements
• Build Java/Scala-based RESTful APIs that address functional requirements and support scalable system performance
• Partner with Business Analysts to identify design gaps and recommend improvements to system functionality
• Produce effort estimates for new features, enhancements, and change requests to inform project planning and delivery timelines
• Create and execute unit tests for developed components, ensuring code quality and adherence to design standards
• Troubleshoot defects and operational issues across development, staging, and production environments to maintain system reliability
• Apply knowledge of technologies, methodologies, and tools to support project delivery goals and contribute to continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade software using Java and JavaScript
• Practical knowledge of designing and consuming RESTful APIs, including API integration and data exchange patterns
• Familiarity with Scala in a backend or service-oriented development context
• Experience using Splunk for log analysis, monitoring, and performance troubleshooting across multi-environment systems
• Demonstrated ability to write and execute unit tests, with an understanding of software testing best practices
• Skill in diagnosing and resolving defects across multiple deployment environments, including production
• Ability to translate technical designs into quality software solutions with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and as an effective contributor within a collaborative development team
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a project-driven environment
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Remote/Hybrid if local to Maryland
• Experience supporting Federal Government, CMS, or other highly regulated healthcare systems
• Hands-on experience with REST/Gradle-based application development, NoSQL database technologies, and Agile development methodologies is preferred
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Developer Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, or equivalent cloud certification preferred