Software Engineer, Senior

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned federal contractor, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, integrate, and maintain secure, modern software solutions in a complex federal environment in support our CBP customer.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in front-end development, cloud platforms, enterprise integration , database design , and DevSecOps , along with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Software Engineer at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will:

• Develop and enhance responsive web applications using frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue

• Convert functional and design requirements into scalable, accessible, and maintainable software solutions

• Integrate applications with REST APIs , enterprise services, and backend data sources

• Support deployments across cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud

• Configure and manage cloud services including compute, storage, networking, identity and access management, and monitoring

• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and application security controls

• Apply cloud and infrastructure concepts such as virtual networks, load balancers, and cloud storage services to support reliable and scalable applications

• Build and support Power Pages solutions integrated with Dataverse and related enterprise platforms

• Design and optimize relational databases, queries, and supporting data structures

• Develop and maintain data access layers, stored procedures, scripts, and automated build, test, and deployment pipelines

• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, assess technical approaches, and deliver high-quality solutions

• Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and solution designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications

• Active CBP BI or Top Secret clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. security clearance

• 10+ years of experience in software development, architecture, or engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; Master’s degree preferred

• Experience integrating multiple technologies and systems

• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud

• Knowledge of best practices related to Agile , CI/CD , software development , and unit testing

• Understanding of Unified Data principles or enterprise data integration concepts

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

• Helpful Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS or CBP programs

• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, Microsoft technologies, software engineering, or DevSecOps

Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status