Job Description
ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join team TKO and drive the end-to-end development, maintenance, and enhancement of complex, processing-intensive systems for a widespread user base. In this role, you won't just write code behind closed doors; you'll have direct customer interaction, conducting live product demonstrations and leading daily Scrum updates to convey project progress. You will leverage Jira to keep workflows transparent and play a key role in ongoing modernization efforts, including Report Authoring & Dissemination (RAD) and ecosystem tools like PULSE / ABACUS. If you are an ever-curious engineer who thrives on collaboration, clean code, and direct impact, Team Nyla is looking for you.
The annual base salary range for this role is $216,000-$256,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
Required Skills
Java Development: Proven experience developing with Java (preferably Java 21 or greater).
Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker, including creating custom images and maintaining vulnerability-free containers.
Modern Front-End: Proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks, with a strong preference for Vue.js.
Agile Workflow & Tooling: Applied experience using Jira to create, monitor, and manage software tickets and sprint tasks.
Customer Engagement: Strong communication skills with demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles, product demonstrations, and daily Scrum reporting.
Domain & Modernization Awareness: Familiarity with PULSE / ABACUS platforms and an understanding of modernizations involving Report Authoring & Dissemination (RAD).
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, paired with relevant full-lifecycle software development experience (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on professional experience) PLUS 20+ years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 24+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.
Desired Skills
Experience building and publishing Spring Boot REST APIs.
Experience with eVo environments, including low-side to high-side integration methods (e.g., Greybox, Mockito, or equivalent simulated testing frameworks).
Proficiency with Bash scripting and standard Linux-based development tools.