Drive modernization strategy to replace legacy monolith with cloud-native services while maintaining FedRAMP High compliance
Lead technical design and implementation decisions for a scrum team, including architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical approach aligned with enterprise architecture standards
Collaborate across teams and architects to establish reusable patterns and ensure architectural consistency
Hands-On Development
Design and implement microservices using Java/Spring Boot and TypeScript for event-driven and RESTful integration patterns
Build solutions using AWS GovCloud services (ECS/EKS, Lambda, EventBridge, RDS) within a microservices and micro-frontend architecture
Address technical debt by upgrading outdated dependencies/frameworks
Ensure comprehensive test automation using UI testing and behavior-driven development (BDD) approaches
Team & Delivery
Mentor engineers on cloud-native development practices, architectural patterns, and AWS GovCloud best practices
Partner with Agile Triad to refine requirements, estimate work, and deliver iteratively
Requirements
Required
7+ years of software engineering experience.
Proven experience with AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS/Aurora, CDK/CloudFormation) and Java/Spring Boot ecosystem
Strong Angular experience; micro-frontend architecture (module federation) a plus
Microservices architecture experience, including strangler pattern for modernizing legacy applications
Experience with observability tools (CloudWatch, Grafana, OpenSearch)
Proven technical leadership with cross-team collaboration
U.S. Citizenship (required for FedRAMP High environment)
Candidates with less experience and qualifications may be considered for a lower position
Strongly Preferred
Experience in FedRAMP High, FISMA GovCloud, or similar compliance environments
Track record of reducing technical debt through dependency upgrades, refactoring, and test automation
Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth-along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.Salary: $140-170kIn addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance:Generous paid time offTuition & Training assistance/reimbursement401(k) match & Annuity/Pension fundTop-notch health care benefitsChild and family care leaveProfessional development opportunitiesAnd more...At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank's cultureThe Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Full Time / Part TimeFull timeRegular / TemporaryRegularJob Exempt (Yes / No)YesJob CategoryInformation Technology Family GroupWork ShiftFirst (United States of America)The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers ( https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS ) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.Privacy NoticeHealth insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible schedule
Additional Information
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to guide the modernization and maintenance of a mission-critical enterprise application in AWS GovCloud (FedRAMP High). We need a technical leader who can balance ongoing modernization with production stability.
You'll drive technical design decisions, write code, and establish reusable patterns while collaborating across scrum teams to ensure architectural consistency. Partnering with enterprise architects, you'll translate architectural vision into practical implementation strategies
Rb · St. Louis, MO