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We are looking for candidates with experience designing, developing, and delivering modern software solutions using Agile and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, build and release management, automated testing, and cloud-native application development.\nContributions\nDesign, develop, and deploy microservice-based applications and cloud-native solutions using Java and React\nCollaborate with stakeholders, designers, and business analysts to refine functional and technical requirements\nTroubleshoot software quality, security, and reliability issues\nParticipate in code reviews, quality assurance activities, and the establishment of engineering best practices\nAutomate unit and functional tests\nIdentify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop updates and fixes\nSupport debugging, troubleshooting, and testing of software\nDocument software code, features, and training guides\nUtilize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization where appropriate to support scalable application deployment\nImplement solutions and provide continuous improvement recommendations\nPresent technical solutions, demonstrations, and implementation approaches to technical and non-technical stakeholders\nQualifications\nAbility to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance \nBachelor's degree\n5+ years of software development experience using Java and React in an Agile environment \nExperience developing cloud-native applications, RESTful APIs, and distributed services\n3+ years of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions\nExperience developing, deploying, and supporting applications using Docker containers\nExperience implementing automated testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and functional testing\nPreferred:\nExperience supporting technical demonstrations or tech challenges\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nExcellent interpersonal and collaborative skills\nAbout steampunk\nSteampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $185,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.\nIdentity Statement\nAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.\nSteampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. 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