What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer – Java, AWS position at Cogent People?
Description
Location: Hybrid (Columbia, MD)
Residency Requirement: Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).
Sponsorship: This position does not offer sponsorship.
Clearance: Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
Cogent People is growing and looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Java, AWS to join a mission-critical federal healthcare program. In this hybrid role, you’ll be hands-on with development while also supporting system design, leading technical efforts, mentoring engineers, and working directly with clients. You’ll contribute to a high-impact, data-driven project that supports essential government systems, using AWS, Java, and Python to build secure, scalable, and reliable solutions in a SAFe Agile environment.
Responsibilities
At Cogent People, we foster a collaborative, growth-driven environment where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a team working on mission-critical technology solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future.
As a Certified Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee satisfaction and provide a supportive, inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.
Benefits
Cogent People is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability
Location: Hybrid (Columbia, MD)
Residency Requirement: Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).
Sponsorship: This position does not offer sponsorship.
Clearance: Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
Cogent People is growing and looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Java, AWS to join a mission-critical federal healthcare program. In this hybrid role, you’ll be hands-on with development while also supporting system design, leading technical efforts, mentoring engineers, and working directly with clients. You’ll contribute to a high-impact, data-driven project that supports essential government systems, using AWS, Java, and Python to build secure, scalable, and reliable solutions in a SAFe Agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on Programming - Design, develop, and implement components and services for large-scale enterprise solutions, leveraging AWS, Java, and Python.
- Apply modern engineering methodologies to drive program success.
- System Design Support - Contribute to the architectural design and planning of systems, ensuring high-performance, high-availability, and scalability.
- Lead/Guide/Mentorship- Serve as a technical lead and provide mentorship and guidance to a team of engineers.
- Technical Authority & Communicator - Act as a point of contact with clients, providing technical direction and guidance. Assist with proposal support and technical interview evaluations.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA teams to deliver top-tier solutions in a cross-functional environment.
- Work within a SAFe agile framework, actively participating in development iterations and program increments to ensure continuous improvement and delivery.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of hands-on experience in designing and developing mission-critical, data-driven systems, particularly in cloud environments.
- Extensive experience with AWS services (e.g., ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and networking infrastructure).
- Strong experience with relational and non-relational databases, including SQL Server, DynamoDB, and Redshift
- Proficiency with Docker, ECS, and containerized environments.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, configuration management tools, and principles of zero-downtime deployments.
- In-depth understanding of serverless architectures, microservices, and event-driven systems.
- Strong grasp of security best practices and data protection standards.
- Extensive experience with Java (including Spring Boot) and JVM internals.
- Experience with AWS SDK is a plus.
- A strong willingness to learn new platforms and cloud services as the program evolves.
- Ability to mentor others, communicate effectively with clients, and contribute to both development and strategic planning efforts.
- Able to communicate effectively with client and peers
At Cogent People, we foster a collaborative, growth-driven environment where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a team working on mission-critical technology solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future.
As a Certified Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee satisfaction and provide a supportive, inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage through CareFirst.
- 401(k) Plan with matching contributions up to 4% of your annual compensation. Immediate vesting.
- Life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance (company-paid).
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks annually, plus 10 additional federal holidays.
Cogent People is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability
