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Sr. Software Engineer

Vega

On-siteRichardson, TXsenior$160k–$200kPosted 1d ago

Visa & sponsorship

  • The posting says it will not sponsor a visa for this role.
  • US persons only (ITAR / export control): a legal requirement, not employer policy.
  • A US security clearance is required, which effectively means citizens only.
  • The posting offers relocation assistance.

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Layer 7 API Gateway & Backend Lead)

  • Company: Vega Federal

  • Employment Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time

  • Salary Range: $160,000 – $200,000 / year

  • Location: Richardson, TX (100% On-Site | Paid Relocation Available)

  • Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required prior to start

  • Openings: 2 Positions

Mandatory Certifications Required Prior to Start

  • CompTIA Security+ (Active DoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certification)

Position Overview

Vega Federal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of professional engineering experience to serve as a technical lead for backend development, complex systems integration, and enterprise API architecture in Richardson, TX. In this role, you will lead the design, security, and optimization of Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateways and high-performance backend Java architectures. You will serve as a subject matter expert across network security protocols, API lifecycle management, and Linux automation while mentoring junior/mid-level engineers in an Agile federal environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and optimize mission-critical backend services and integration pipelines using advanced Java and network programming techniques.

  • Lead the configuration, policy authoring, custom assertion development, and architectural management of Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateway solutions.

  • Design and execute enterprise Linux automation, deployment scripts, and CI/CD utility workflows to ensure seamless system integration.

  • Drive end-to-end network security implementations, including OAuth2, SAML, JWT, mutual TLS (mTLS), digital certificates, and secure routing protocols across multi-tier federal networks.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship within Agile engineering teams, driving best practices in code quality, security architecture, and system performance.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 8+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on senior-level backend Java architecture, network programming, and enterprise system integration.

  • Layer 7 Expertise: Deep, hands-on technical experience architecting, configuring, and maintaining Broadcom Layer 7 API Gateways in complex enterprise environments.

  • Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required prior to start date (U.S. Citizenship required).

  • Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ certification.

  • Technical Core: Mastery of Java, Linux shell scripting (Bash/Python), enterprise API design, and core network security protocols.

  • Location & Work Style: Ability to work 100% on-site in Richardson, TX (or open to paid relocation). Exceptional technical leadership, oral, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in enterprise identity/access management, public key infrastructure (PKI), and API security governance.

  • Strong Linux system administration background and advanced Python development capabilities.

  • Experience architecting AWS cloud native applications, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

  • Demonstrated experience embedding DevSecOps practices into modern software development lifecycles (SDLC).