Sr. Software Engineer (Java)

Senior Software Engineer (Java): Designing and maintaining backend services for secure federal enclaves and AWS production environments with an accent on architecture design, performance optimization, and scalable system patterns. Focus on building microservices, solving complex concurrency challenges, and ensuring high system reliability through CI/CD and automated testing.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Hybrid or Remote)

Salary: $126,700–$150,000 per year

Company

Smarsh empowers organizations to manage compliance and legal risks across digital communication channels using AI and cloud-native technology.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services in federal enclave and AWS environments.
• Contribute to architecture design, system performance, and scalable coding patterns.
• Collaborate in Agile Scrum teams to provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Perform production troubleshooting and system analysis across diverse environments.
• Work with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to ensure operational readiness and system reliability.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• At least 3 years of professional Java development experience
• Deep understanding of Java internals and multi-threaded programming
• Experience with software engineering principles, system design, and architecture
• Ability to adapt workflows to both federal enclave and AWS cloud environments
• Strong test-oriented mindset with experience in unit and component testing

Nice to have

• Experience with Spring/Spring Boot and microservices architecture
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Experience with Kafka event-driven systems and messaging queues
• Knowledge of AI/ML tools or frameworks
• Background in FedRAMP certified production environments

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on lifelong learning and continuous professional development
• Inclusive global organization prioritizing diversity and authenticity
• Collaborative environment recognized by Comparably as a Best Place to Work
• Work with modern cloud infrastructure and AI/ML technologies
• Emphasis on work-life balance and team transparency