Full - stack Or Back - end Software Engineer With Top Secret/sci & Full Scope Polygraph

Job Posting

An active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph is required. This job is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD with 1-2 remote days/week depending on tasking. We have an immediate need for a Full-Stack or Back-End Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives on the challenge of researching, designing, and implementing robust technical solutions. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional team of system and software engineers to design, develop, and deploy crucial functional enhancements to the RAD system. Required technical skills and responsibilities include:

• Software Design and Development: Independently design, develop, and document high-quality, scalable Java (Spring Boot) software solutions. This includes writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews to ensure quality standards.
• System Enhancement: Work on both back-end and potentially front-end systems to implement new features and improve existing functionalities of the RAD platform.
• Collaboration: Partner with system architects and other engineers to ensure a cohesive and effective development process.
• Problem-Solving: Research and troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing innovative solutions to overcome development challenges.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for developed features and processes.

Desired technical skills include:

• Data Flow and Processing: Hands-on experience with Apache NiFi for building and managing data flows.
• Search and Analytics: Experience with Elasticsearch for powerful searching and data analytics.
• Containerization: Proficiency with Docker for developing, shipping, and running applications in a consistent environment.
• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing services and architecture, as well as experience with cloud-native application development.
• Agile Methodology: Practical experience with Agile software development methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of Government agency reporting and dissemination policies, or experience with Agency-specific data warehouses and processing platforms. This contextual knowledge is highly valuable for this project.