[Remote] Software Engineer III - Back End (LOC)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ad Hoc LLC is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. They are seeking a Software Engineer III - Back End to develop, test, and deploy server-side components and API services, while also mentoring junior developers and supporting software engineering processes.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, test, and deploy server-side components, API services, and data integration logic within a cloud-native, microservice-based architectureWrite and maintain unit and integration tests, contributing to 90%+ automated test coverage targets for all new and modified codeParticipate in mandatory peer code review; no self-approved merges; four-eyes principle enforced on all commitsContribute to CI/CD pipeline hygiene, including SonarQube quality gate compliance and resolving security findings in-sprint rather than deferring themCollaborate with frontend engineers, QA, and accessibility specialists to deliver end-to-end features from story refinement through production deploymentParticipate in SAFe ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectivesSupport on-call and triage rotations, gaining cross-system diagnostic exposureAuthor and maintain technical documentation, ADRs, and runbooks as part of the Definition of DoneMentor junior developers and support recruiting through technical evaluationsSkillsBachelor's degree and 5+ years of engineering experience; relevant experience may substitute for educationMust meet federal suitability requirements and pass a background investigation as a condition of employmentProficiency in Python and/or Java for server-side developmentExperience building and consuming RESTful APIs, including versioned OpenAPI specificationsHands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and non-relational/search platforms (Elasticsearch)Familiarity with containerized deployments using Docker and AWS services (ECS, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch)Experience working in agile environments with CI/CD pipelines and version control via Git/GitLabPractice writing automated tests (JUnit, Pytest, or equivalent) and working within quality gate frameworks like SonarQubeStrong written communication skills for developer-facing documentationPrior experience with federal agency digital services or government contracting environmentsFamiliarity with event-driven architectures using AWS SNS/SQS and Lambda/Step FunctionsExperience with SAFe or scaled Agile delivery frameworksExposure to consumer-driven contract testing (Pact) or API contract governance across microservicesExperience with third-party integrations such as Pay.gov, login.gov, or identity/authentication platformsTerraform or infrastructure-as-code experienceBenefitsCompany-subsidized health, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible PTO401K with employer matchPaid parental leave after one year of serviceEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany OverviewAd Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://adhoc.team/.