Senior Backend Software Engineer (AWS, Python/Django, Java/.NET)

Software Engineer

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor), an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA, is seeking a Software Engineer. This is a full-time position, and is 100% remote.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems, architecting scalable solutions on AWS, and ensuring secure, high-performing applications.
• Develop and maintain APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF) and Python.
• Work with MySQL databases for data modeling and optimization.
• Java and .NET core programming
• Design and implement scalable architectures leveraging AWS services
• Utilize Splunk, SolarWinds, and Google Analytics for system monitoring and performance analysis
• Conduct vulnerability scanning using tools such as Trivy, AWS ECR image scanning, and SonarQube.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Jenkins, and GitLab CI/CD
• Oversee application release cycles from requirements gathering to production deployment
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a full stack software engineer
• Experience developing in Django-Rest-Framework (DRF) and Python
• MySQL knowledge
• Java programming experience, .NET Core experience is preferred
• Experience working with front-end frameworks (React highly preferred)
• Cloud experience, specifically supporting AWS components
• System monitoring experience
• Experience using vulnerability scanning tools such as Trivy, AWS ECR, or SonarQube
• Knowledge of Docker, Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD
• Existing Public Trust, or previously DOL experience is preferred