Software Engineer - TS with Full Scope Polygraph Clearance

A government contractor is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, build, and sustain secure mission applications in Java and AWS. You’ll develop and enhance complex, distributed systems supporting high-performance data processing and cloud-hosted mission capabilities. You’ll work as part of an integrated development team responsible for real-time systems that support critical operations. The role involves hands-on development in Java, AWS, and NoSQL environments, with opportunities to contribute to system design, data integration, and automation., * Develop, maintain, and enhance software in AWS cloud environments.

• Implement APIs and microservices in Java; integrate data via MongoDB/DocumentDB.
• Contribute to Angular-based user interfaces.
• Collaborate with system, test, and database engineers on cross-functional agile teams.
• Automate deployments using tools such as Git, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance within secure, large-scale systems.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• 14+ years of software engineering experience (Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Java, AWS EC2, S3, and Lambda.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB or DocumentDB).
• Front-end experience (Angular preferred).
• Familiarity with CI/CD and source control (Git, Jenkins, Ansible, CDK).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks.
• Familiarity with Python or Scala for data processing or automation.
• Knowledge of ElasticSearch or other distributed indexing solutions.
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (AWS CDK, Terraform).
• Experience developing real-time or high-volume distributed systems.
• Understanding of COTS/GOTS reuse and integration principles.

You’ll join a collaborative engineering team that delivers secure, cloud-hosted mission software as part of a broader modernization effort. Teams follow agile development practices emphasizing rapid iteration, continuous integration, and operational reliability. Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $150,000 - $245,000 (based on experience)
• Benefits: 100% company-paid medical coverage (premium and deductible), among others.

This organization provides mission-critical software engineering, cloud modernization, and systems engineering to national security customers. Teams specialize in secure, high-performance systems developed in agile, collaborative environments that emphasize reliability, innovation, and mission impact.