Software Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Software Developer supporting a Department of Justice program for technical data collection systems. Leading software engineering efforts focused on Web GUI Development and complex problem solving.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeFredericksburg • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

Web GUI DevelopmentStylesheetsJava Script ES6HTMLHTML5C/C++JAVA Native Interface (JNI)Database Connectivity (JDBC)Structured Query Language (SQL)Visual Basic

Soft Skills

leadershipresearchproblem-solvingrequirements analysisperformance analysissystem engineering

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsField Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)Digital Signal Processors (DSP)Windows devices DriversEmbedded SQLVideo TranscodingBandwidth AggregationOCR data processing

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Top-Secret ClearanceBachelor's Degree (BS)Associate's Degree (AS)High School/GED

Industry Keywords

Department of Justicedata collection systemssoftware engineeringtechnical competencestate-of-the-art expertise

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJavajQueryOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a Department of Justice program, who designs, builds and implements highly technical data collection systems.
Support a technology lab who dynamically implements technology to meet their outside customers uniquely defined evidence collection needs.
Serve as development expert in software engineering, with a primary focus Web GUI Development.
Provide expertise in Stylesheets, Java Script ES6, HTML and HTML5 standup.
Be proficient in the following programming languages: C/C++, JAVA Native Interface (JNI), JAVA, Database Connectivity (JDBC), Oracle Pro *C, Structured Query Language (SQL), and Visual Basic.
Provide support in a variety of areas to include Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Digital Signal Processors (DSP), Windows devices Drivers, Embedded SQL, Video Transcoding, Bandwidth Aggregation, and OCR data processing.
Provide leadership and research in advanced software engineering concepts.
Provides solutions to highly complex problems of a specialized product or design development, with a wide range of projects or programs.
Be responsible for requirements analysis, subsystem allocation, performance analysis, and system engineering leadership.
Prepare reports as needed relating to assignments, as required.
Maintains technical competence and state-of-the-art expertise in areas of technical specialization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top-Secret Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
Serve as a senior Software Developer with expertise in software engineering, with a primary focus Web GUI Development.
Experience with Stylesheets, jQuery, Java Script ES6, HTML and HTML5.
Proficient in the following programming languages: C/C++, JAVA Native Interface (JNI), JAVA, Database Connectivity (JDBC), Oracle Pro *C, Structured Query Language (SQL), and Visual Basic.
Proficiency in the administration and use of Azure DevOps.
Worked and supported development environment with regression testing capabilities.
Provide support in a variety of areas to include Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Digital Signal Processors (DSP), Windows devices Drivers, Embedded SQL, Video Transcoding, Bandwidth Aggregation, and or OCR data processing.
Bachelor's Degree (BS) with 8+ years of relevant experience or Associate's Degree (AS) with 10+ years relevant experience or High School/GED with 13+ years relevant experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AMERICAN SYSTEMS offers a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees receive the work-life support they need.
Veteran Outreach AMERICAN SYSTEMS has a longstanding reputation as a veteran-friendly employer of choice.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ employment practices adhere to legal and regulatory standards to promote a fair and transparent workplace.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
If you require assistance with the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting@AmericanSystems.com or call 703-968-6300 and ask for Human Resources.