Senior Software Engineer IS - *Remote*

As a Senior Software Engineer IS at Millennial Software, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions that support government operations. Your role will involve programming in Java and Python, creating REST APIs, and working with databases like Postgres SQL. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software and may also engage in building microservices and CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, your expertise in cloud services such as AWS will contribute to our project's success.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer IS role at Millennial Software, you must have a minimum of 8-12 years of software development experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6-8 years with a Master's degree, or equivalent experience. Additionally, candidates must possess active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, be U.S. citizens, and preferably have experience with Java, Python, and cloud technologies like AWS.

Senior Software Engineers at Millennial Software enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes a base salary ranging from $120,000 to $220,000 per year, a 401(k) plan with a 15% employer contribution, generous paid time off (30 days annually), comprehensive health coverage, professional development assistance, and referral bonuses. There's also paid parental leave and a yearly training budget to support ongoing education and skill enhancement.

Yes, the Senior Software Engineer IS position at Millennial Software is fully remote, allowing you to work from Montana! We understand the importance of balancing work and personal life, which is why we offer a flexible work schedule to fit your needs while still meeting project goals.

Candidates applying for the Senior Software Engineer IS position at Millennial Software should have a strong proficiency in Java, along with a working knowledge of Python. Familiarity with additional languages and technologies like JavaScript for front-end development, SQL for database management, and cloud services such as AWS is highly desirable, enhancing the candidate's versatility in the role.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects you've completed using Java. Discuss how you approached problem-solving in those projects, tools and frameworks you utilized, and any innovative solutions you implemented. Highlight your role in a team setting and how collaboration contributed to success.

Explain your familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins or GitLab. Provide examples from your past experience where you’ve set up CI/CD pipelines, how it improved your team's workflow, and any challenges you overcame during implementation.

Describe your methodical approach to debugging, including the tools you use and how you gather information. Explain how you prioritize issues based on severity and impact, and share an example of a particularly challenging bug you resolved, highlighting your analytical skills and persistence.

Discuss your experience with Agile, Scrum, or other development methodologies you’ve worked with. Mention how these methodologies have influenced team collaboration and project success. Piecing together an example from past projects can illustrate your hands-on experience.

When answering, describe the project's goals, your specific contributions, technologies used, and outcomes achieved. Talk about leadership aspects, challenges faced, and how you motivated your team to succeed.

List the tools and programming languages relevant to the Senior Software Engineer IS role, emphasizing Java and Python. Talk about your experience with version control systems like Git, collaboration tools, and any other relevant technologies that demonstrate your coding proficiency and adaptability.

Talk about practices you implement for code quality, such as code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing. Explain how these practices enhance the development process and contribute to delivering reliable software solutions.

Provide specific instances in which you have utilized AWS within your projects. Discuss services you've utilized like EC2 and S3, and how they contributed to the overall architecture and performance of your applications.

Reflect on a specific challenge that had a significant impact on the project. Describe the nature of the challenge, the steps you took to overcome it, and the lessons learned that you applied to future projects.

Outline your strategy for prioritizing tasks, such as using a project management tool or Agile methodology. Emphasize your ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage multiple tasks, while ensuring quality standards and deadlines are met.