Senior Software Developer – Applications
Location: Point Mugu, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
Salary Range: $115,000 – $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Overview

LHH is representing a defense sector client in the search for a Senior Full Stack Web Developer with over 10 years of experience in software development and CI/CD pipelines. This role is based at Naval Base Point Mugu and involves leading the development of mission-critical systems in a SAFe/Agile environment. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with mentorship capabilities, contributing to both system architecture and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and prototype future software and digital systems using emerging technologies

• Develop and maintain microservices-based systems using Java Spring Boot

• Write secure, high-performance code in Java and TypeScript

• Build responsive front-end applications using ReactJS/Redux, Material UI, and NPM

• Design and implement RESTful APIs with robust authentication and error handling

• Integrate real-time communication using WebSockets

• Configure and manage RabbitMQ (AMQP) for asynchronous processing

• Use Java ORM frameworks (JPA, Hibernate) for efficient database operations

• Implement automated testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end)

• Manage Git workflows and perform code reviews

• Troubleshoot Kubernetes deployment issues across the stack

• Document system architecture and standards in Confluence

• Manage tasks and user stories in JIRA

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to architectural decision-making

• Mentor junior developers and promote clean code practices

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-stack software development experience

• 3+ years in CI/CD pipeline development in Agile/DevOps environments

• Strong experience with Java, JavaScript, containers, and microservices

• Proficiency in SQL, HTML, CSS, and Git

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Experience

• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• RabbitMQ (AMQP)

• Hibernate and advanced ORM techniques

• Spring Boot or Java EE

• ReactJS/Redux for SPA development

• WebSockets for real-time applications

Education

• Master’s degree in Computer or Information Science or a related technical field

• Substitution: A bachelor’s degree with 4 additional years of relevant experience is acceptable

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance required

• Subject to a T5 security investigation

• U.S. citizenship required at the time of application

Equal Opportunity Statement

LHH and our client are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance