Senior Software Engineer, Data Dictionary PlatformIn this role, you will help design, build, and sustain a Data Dictionary capability that supports metadata specification, storage, and access services across a mission environment. You will work on a platform built around a Java and Spring backend, REST APIs, and a web-based user interface, helping ensure critical data is structured, accessible, and usable where it matters most.
Here's What Your Day-to-Day Could Include- Design and implement backend services and APIs for a Data Dictionary capability
- Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
- Develop and maintain database schemas and supporting integrations
- Participate in CI/CD and deployment processes across the platform lifecycle
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable capabilities
- Mentor junior engineers and help strengthen engineering quality across the team
- Support full lifecycle delivery in a collaborative Agile environment
Minimum Qualifications- Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
- 8 or more years of Software Engineering experience
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Engineering or in a field related to Computer Engineering or Computer Science disciplines
- An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 12 years
- 3 years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains
Required Skills- 3 or more years of Java experience, modern Java preferred
- 3 or more years of experience with Spring and Spring Boot
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and JSON-based services
- Strong SQL and database experience, PostgreSQL or equivalent
- Linux development environment experience
- Ability to independently implement features and contribute to architecture decisions
- Experience collaborating in Agile delivery environments
- Ability to mentor junior engineers
Desired Skills- Experience developing software and systems in Java, including J2EE, Java 17 preferred
- Experience with metadata or schema-driven systems
- Experience with Spring
- Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL data design
- Experience with user interface design and testing
- Experience with web services using REST, XML, and JSON
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with deployment pipelines
- Experience with task tracking or ticketing systems such as JIRA, Redmine, or similar
- Ability to clearly and professionally communicate ideas and status updates to peers and management
Compensation Range: $189,000.00 - $243,000.00 *The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate's background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.
Ready to grow with purpose? At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us-and let's build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar:
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