**Software Engineer**
**Anywhere**
**Type:** Contract-to-Hire
**Category:** Development
**Industry:** Government
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Reference ID:** JN -112025-104437
**Date Posted:** 11/16/2025
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**Description:**
Seeking an mid-level Java Software Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic Agile teams delivering software solutions. In this role you will develop and maintain robust, scalable, and reliable Java applications within an automated DevSecOps AWS Cloud Environment.
Pay: $35 - 40
Location: Washington DC
_This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._
**Responsibilities:**
· Design, code and test highly scalable and reliable cloud-based software solutions using Java technologies and frameworks
· Support migration of existing applications to Cloud and/or develop high quality AWS Cloud Native Solutions
· Write code or database queries to store and retrieve metadata and/or files from databases/file storage.
· Maintain automated CI/CD pipelines integrated with automated testing, code quality, and security scans.
· Utilize automation and orchestration tools to streamline infrastructure provisioning.
· Ensure code, cloud platform and infrastructure are designed and optimally configured for scalability, performance, resiliency, reliability, and security.
· Develop scripts for automation of routine tasks.
· Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
· Monitor system health, investigate incidents/outages, and perform root cause analysis and resolution.
**Experience Requirements:**
· Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and maintaining java applications at scale in the AWS Cloud Environment
· Experience supporting AWS Cloud Migrations
· Experience in one or more of: Java, J2EE, OpenJDK, Spring, Sprint Boot, Hibernate, RESTful Web Services, JAX, XML, Python, SOA, microservices architecture, Rocky Linux, Amazon Linux
· Experience with developing solutions with AWS Services, i.e. ECS, Lamda, S3, SQS, SNS, ELB, ALB, Aurora RDS
· Experience in database technologies and SQL queries (MySql, Aurora MySql)
· Experience with CI/CD principles and DevSecOps tools: GitLab, GitLab Pipelines, Gitlab Runner, Sonarqube, Apache Maven, Tenable, NPM, Nexus Lifecycle
· Experience with containerization and IaaS tools: Docker, Fargate, Terraform, Ansible
· Experience with Authentication and Authorization: Okta
**Education Requirements:**
· BA/BS degree in a related field and 2 years or more of related experience
· Public Trust Clearance or similar highly desired
· Relevant AWS Certification required
_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._
_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._
_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact
[email protected]._
_About Eliassen Group:_
_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._
_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._
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