Software Engineer: III (Senior) - NA

Description:

Onsite in Raleigh, NC - Tower

Extension potential up to 36 months

Project Overview

We are seeking a highly specialized Software Engineer for a long-term contract engagement focusing on the modernization of the client Certificate System (CS). The primary objective is to enhance certificate enrollment protocols and integrate Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) support for hardware tokens and smart cards.

Core Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Take existing applications that are costly and burdensome to maintain and convert them into applications that enhance and extend our core product.

• Design and stand up a highly scalable testing environment with rapidly deployable CI/CD pipelines. Build out comprehensive test procedures that validate end-user operations.

• Actively engage with the IETF and other standards groups. Ensure certificate enrollment protocol stays current with existing standards and aligns with emerging ones.

• Modernize the protocols accordingly, and implement Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) support for smart cards and hardware tokens.

• Develop and deploy a modernized User Interface for the client Certificate System.

• Execute deep-level engineering tasks in Java, Rust, and C, ensuring compatibility with RHEL and OpenShift environments.

Technical Requirements

The contractor must provide existing expertise in the following areas:

• Language Proficiency: Advanced capability in Java and/or Rust (specifically for system-level modernization). Proficiency in Python

• Security Standards: Deep understanding of PKI, certificate life cycles, and hardware-based authentication (Smart Cards/HSMs).

• Infrastructure: Proficiency in Fedora, RHEL, OpenShift.

• Emerging Tech: Familiarity with AI-assisted SDLC and PQC standards.

Nature of Engagement

• Individual Contributor: This is a pure engineering role. There are no people management or formal mentoring requirements.

• Provisioning: The client will provide a secure laptop/workstation for access to internal environments and the customer lab.

• Autonomy: The contractor is responsible for the technical execution of the above-defined tasks and is expected to manage their own workflows to meet project milestones.

Spotlight Call 7/22/2026

Q+A

• Interview process

• Probably two round

• 1st round Asha and Namita and second panel w the team

• Onsite requirements

• Initially they want this person to come in every day. We have people in the Raleigh as well, but eventually once settled in, doesn't need to be every day but 3 or 4 days etc.

• Where does the team sit

• Currently three people sit in Raleigh office.

• How soon are you looking for someone to get started?

• ASAP - sooner the better

• Citizenship requirements?

• Needs to see and will get back to us. Stick with US Cit and GC holders for now.

• Give an idea of non-negotiable requirements?

• Job description calls this out. Linux is very important and understanding the certificate side of things.

• What is the key focus

• PKI heavy

• Looking for a security or ramp up in PKI security space?

• Need the PKI security

• Flexibility for working in Boston location?

• They would allow Boston but want someone in the Lowell office

• Zooming out - globally distributed team?

• All team members based in US - CA, TX, NC, and Boston

• They will interact with people in EMEA and India but team itself in US

• Daily standups/timing they need to be available?

• Tuesday and Thursdays around 11est

• Which one will be modernized?

• Same concept written in new language

• Location

• Lowell or Raleigh is preferred

• Range in mind of years of experience?

• Hoping that they are comfortable coming in and getting started fast. That would be probably someone with at least 5 years, but want someone with more experience. It will depend on the person themselves if they can jump in and keep moving fast.

• Extension/Conversion potential

• Potential to extend up to 36 months but at the moment cannot expect to convert as an FTE employee

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