Senior Software Engineer

LOCATION:

Hybrid: Boston, USA

About the role

Proxet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team building mission-critical, data-driven, defense analytics applications. This is a hands-on role requiring strong full-stack technical depth, builder mindset, leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and comfort working cross-functionally with stakeholders and client engineering teams.

About the project

Our client is a U.S.-based software company specializing in defense analytics. Its flagship platform leverages artificial intelligence and integrated data to modernize and accelerate the defense acquisition process. The company serves as a strategic technology partner to the U.S. government in support of national security initiatives.

Location‍

Hybrid - Boston, US.

Requires US citizenship and hybrid work from the Newton office 3 days per week, with occasional travel to Pittsburgh.

Who are we looking for?

Skills & Experience

• Must be a US citizen and reside in the US
• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 8+ years of software engineering experience (3+ years in a senior role) with a proven track record of architecting and shipping complex, production-grade applications
• Expert at using AI tools (e.g., Claude Code) to accelerate development without compromising architectural integrity
• Deep expertise in Java 17+, Quarkus/Spring Boot
• Mastery of React, TypeScript, and MUI
• Mastery of PostgreSQL and Hibernate
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-throughput, end-to-end solutions by engineering non-blocking, reactive backend services and sophisticated, state-aware frontends
• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude Code) to accelerate delivery velocity while maintaining architectural integrity and system performance
• Drive excellence across the tech stack through lead-by-example coding, comprehensive code reviews, and best practices
• Partner cross-functionally to drive clarity of business requirements and translate into full-stacktechnical solutions
• Champion the client’s long-term success by architecting cohesive full-stack ecosystems, leveraging AI-augmented development patterns that bridge the gap between complex system design and rapid business scale

What we offer

WORK:

• Flexible working hours;
• Collaborative, friendly team environment;
• Remote/Hybrid work;

LIFE:

• Company social events;
• Annual corporate parties;

HEALTH:

• Comprehensive medical insurance;

EDUCATION:

• Allowances for professional education;
• English language courses with native speakers;
• Internal knowledge-sharing sessions.

About Proxet

Proxet is a professional software development firm trusted by clients from around the world. With our expertise in AI and machine learning, we help businesses reimagine their possibilities and transform ideas into tangible digital solutions. By providing core services with an emphasis on data practices, we shape the future, one step at a time.