Sr. Software Engineer (Layer 7)

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).