Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, C++ Programming Language, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Identify Issues, Java, Linux Operating System, Messaging Technology, Microservices, Outsourcing, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Programs, Programming Languages, Public Cloud, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Requirements Management, Service Delivery, Software Development, Software Engineering, Sprint Planning, Standup Meetings, Systems Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design
Job Title: Software Engineer – Microservices & Cloud
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $62.42 - $75.00
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 40.0 hours per week
Security Clearance: Public Trust clearance required
Overview
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practices
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers in an Agile / SAFe environment
- Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Collaborate with systems engineering, product delivery, and program teams to translate requirements into working software solutions
- Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
- Contribute to system design discussions and technical decision-making
- Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs
- Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement
- Work closely with QA, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure reliable delivery
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–4 years of professional software development experience
- Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systems
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or similar on a Linux based system)
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Understanding of APIs and distributed system concepts
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One
Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
2,500 to 4,999 employees
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