Direct Hire Sr. Software Engineer - Java & Angular/React - TS/SCI Clearance Required

Vega Federal Solutions

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience with React and Java
  • Strong expertise in React component architecture and performance optimization
  • Deep proficiency in Java, including Spring Boot and REST API development
  • Experience in classified federal environments
  • Ability to independently manage features and collaborate effectively
  • Strong communication skills, particularly with government clients
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required prior to start date

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop complex, scalable web applications using React and Java
  • Build responsive, performant front-end interfaces for classified intelligence tools
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices in Java
  • Collaborate with program leads, systems engineers, and users to deliver mission-aligned features
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
  • Troubleshoot and optimize existing systems across the full stack
  • Work within Agile/Scrum frameworks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 20 days of PTO plus 5 federal holidays and 3 flex days
  • Professional development and access to the cleared community
  • Relocation support for exceptional candidates
  • Stipend towards travel after one year of service
Full Job Description
Direct Hire Sr. Software Engineer - Java & Angular/React - TS/SCI Clearance Required SeniorSoftware Engineer St.Louis, MO | On-Site / SCIF | Direct Hire | TS/SCI Required Openings:2 Compensation:Up to $170,000K **If need to relocate, will support relocation costs** THE ROLE Weare hiring two Senior Software Engineers to join a high-performingteam supporting geospatial intelligence software development for afederal customer. You will design and build modern, full-stackapplications in a classified environment in St. Louis, Missouri. Thisis a direct hire position with full benefits from day one. Theseroles sit inside a SCIF and require an active TS/SCI clearance beforeyour start date. No exceptions. No sponsorship available. WHATYOU'LL DO - Architectand develop complex, scalable web applications using React and Java - Buildresponsive, performant front-end interfaces for classifiedintelligence tools - Designand implement RESTful APIs and microservices in Java - Collaborateclosely with program leads, systems engineers, and end users todeliver mission-aligned features - Participatein code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and bestpractices - Troubleshootand optimize existing systems across the full stack - Workwithin Agile/Scrum frameworks in a fast-paced program environment WHATYOU BRING - 6+years of professional software engineering experience with heavy,hands-on use of React and Java - StrongReact expertise: component architecture, hooks, state management(Redux or similar), and performance optimization - DeepJava proficiency: Spring Boot, REST API development, and backendservice design - Experienceworking in or delivering software for classified federalenvironments - Abilityto work independently and own features end-to-end independently and through collaboration - Solidcommunication skills and comfort working directly with governmentcustomers (This aspect is HUGE for our company) - ActiveTS/SCI clearance - must be in place prior to start date NICETO HAVE - Experiencewith geospatial data, mapping libraries (Cesium, OpenLayers,MapboxGL), or imagery analysis tools - Familiaritywith NGA, NRO, or IC program environments - Cloudexperience with AWS GovCloud or similar FedRAMP environments - Docker,Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipeline experience - FullStack CI/CD exposure (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) CLEARANCEREQUIREMENT ActiveTop Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) clearance is required and must be in placeprior to your first day. We cannot accept candidates who are in theadjudication process or who hold an inactive clearance. USCitizenship required. LOCATION& SCHEDULE St.Louis, MO. This role works on-site in a SCIF multiple days per week.No remote option is available. Relocation candidates will beconsidered for exceptional qualifications. COMPENSATION& BENEFITS - Basesalary up to $170,000 depending on experience and clearance profile - Health,dental, and vision coverage - 401(k)with company match - 20 days of PTOplus 5 federal holidays and 3 flex dates (for Active Duty hires, 10 days of duty are also covered) - Professionaldevelopment and cleared community access - Stipend after hitting 1 year towards travel

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