Position Details

Salary $160K – $232K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 5+ years

Education Not specified

Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves developing and maintaining complex defense software systems with a focus on Java-based applications, cloud infrastructure, and security compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze requirements and derive functional specs
Develop and test software features
Design distributed components
Support cloud infrastructure
Lead software development efforts

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Java, object-oriented design, distributed version control systems like GitHub, cloud infrastructure, and web applications, within a secure government setting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with at least 5 years of experience in Java and object-oriented design, holding an active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. They should have experience working on cloud-based, multi-tiered systems within a defense or government environment, demonstrating leadership and strong technical skills.

Must-Have Skills

Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility5+ years' experience in Computer Science3+ years' experience in Java programming

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with cloud infrastructureExperience with web applicationsAgile methodologies

Tools & Platforms

GitHubIBM Rational Team ConcertCloud infrastructure

Required Skills

JavaObject-oriented designDistributed version controlGitHubIBM Rational Team ConcertCloud infrastructureWeb applicationsSoftware designTestingAgileSecurity ClearanceSCITop-Secret

Hard Skills

JavaJava programmingObject-oriented designDistributed version control systemsGitHubIBM Rational Team ConcertCloud infrastructureWeb applicationsSoftware designTesting

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamwork

Certifications

Required

Active Top-Secret U.S.. Security ClearanceSensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace, Defense, Government/Public Sector

Job Function Developing secure, cloud-based defense software systems

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Top-Secret with SCI eligibility

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Full-Stack Software EngineerJavaObject-oriented designDistributed version control systemsGitHubIBM Rational Team ConcertCloud infrastructureWeb applicationsSoftware designTestingAgileSecurity ClearanceSCITop-SecretDistributed version controlSoftware testing

Deal Breakers

Lack of active Top-Secret security clearance, Less than 5 years of relevant experience, Inability to obtain SCI eligibility

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