5-7 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on Java and JavaScript.
Proficient in REST services and event-driven architectures.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including geospatial data.
Strong understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js, Angular, or React.
Familiarity with Linux/UNIX environments and containerization technologies.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Active U.S. citizenship with a Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of software solutions for operational systems.
Implement backend and frontend components using Java and JavaScript.
Develop and integrate REST services and event-driven capabilities.
Coordinate CI/CD pipeline integration and automated testing.
Facilitate Sprint planning and backlog refinement sessions.
Mentor junior engineers and guide architectural decisions.
Ensure software solutions meet usability and mission alignment standards.
Benefits
Flexible work location options (Newport News, VA / Remote).
Opportunity for technical leadership and mentorship.
Engagement with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Involvement in cutting-edge software development for operational systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Mid/Senior Software Engineer
Position Details
Location: Newport News, VA / Remote
Clearance: U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance
Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer leads the design, development, integration, and optimization of data-driven software capabilities supporting the modernization of a complex common operational picture system. This role provides technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, ensuring scalable architectures, robust data workflows, and mission-aligned software solutions that enhance operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Implement backend and frontend components using Java, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
Develop REST services and event-driven capabilities.
Integrate software into CI/CD pipelines.
Support automated testing, containerization, and secure coding practices.
Lead Sprint planning, reviews, and backlog refinement.
Ensure Definition of Done and acceptance criteria compliance.
Coordinate with developers, testers, product owners, and government stakeholders.
Communicate technical risks and progress.
Validate workflows with end users.
Ensure usability and mission alignment.
Senior level responsibilities:
Lead engineering teams across multiple product areas.
Guide technical investigations and architectural decisions.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
Define scalable architectures for microservices, APIs, and data pipelines.
Develop logical and physical data models.
Design and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and synchronization workflows.
Ensure data integrity, performance, and interoperability.
Basic Qualifications
Strong experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and object-oriented design.
Proficiency in REST services and event/messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, GraphQL, SSEs, etc.).
Experience with SQL, NoSQL, geospatial, and key/object databases.
Proficiency with JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, Angular, React).
Experience designing and implementing software architectures.
Familiarity with Linux/UNIX and containerized deployments.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Spring Boot, Node.js, NPM, and modern IDEs.
Experience writing Ansible plays and playbooks.
Experience with Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and automated testing tools.
Familiarity with UX best practices and UI frameworks.
Experience with Docker, OCI development, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, C2 systems, STIGs, and static analysis tools.
Knowledge of networking, performance testing, debugging, and Atlassian tools.
Background in military intelligence or strategic planning.
Knowledge of DoD policies and mission environments.
