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# Java Software Engineer- Top Secret/ SCI Clearance required- Hern

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, DevOps, Web Development, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9057066/java-software-engineer-top-secret-sci-clearance-required-hern

## About the Role

* Experience with Java software development
 * Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and methodologies
 * Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps)
 * Background working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
 * Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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 * Full-stack and web development experience
 * Experience designing/documenting microservice-based architectures
 * Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
 * Background in distributed systems
 * Skills in debugging or testing web applications and services
 * Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)
 * Understanding of security best practices (vulnerability scanning, penetration testing)

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a to support a Government Consulting company located in Herndon VA through . The will provide Agile DevOps support for mission-critical systems while developing, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise software, cloud environments, and operational tools.

 * Develop and maintain software systems, tools, and applications within a DevOps environment
 * Support the full software development lifecycle, including scoping, design, coding, testing, and implementation
 * Deliver Agile DevOps support for mission-critical and cloud-based systems
 * Contribute to the design, development, and testing of customer solutions
 * Oversee operations and maintenance activities for essential systems


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