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# Software Engineer (Java/React)

- **Company:** TASC, Inc.
- **Location:** College Park, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $275,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Programming Tools, Eclipse (Software), Design of User Interfaces, NetBeans, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, System Programming, User Interface Testing, Real Time Systems, ReactJS, Ios Frameworks, Backend, SC Clearance, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Material UI, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Api Design, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Web Api
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9032993/software-engineer-javareact

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack development experience with React, C++, Java, API development, Linux/WSL, containerized deployments, CI/CD, and AWS., * 5+ years of professional software development experience

 * Active Secret clearance required
 * Proficiency with C++ and Java
 * Hands-on frontend development experience with React
 * Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs
 * Working knowledge of DevSecOps practices
 * Experience with Agile development, CI/CD, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes
 * Experience with automated testing tools
 * Comfortable using IDEs and development tools such as VSCode, Eclipse, or NetBeans
 * Proficiency developing, building, and debugging applications in Linux/WSL environments
 * Practical experience with AWS services
 * Ability to work in a hybrid remote environment based in College Park, MD, * Experience with Cosmos or similar mission planning / analysis tools
 * Experience with real-time or combat systems and associated performance constraints
 * Cybersecurity experience
 * Defense or mission systems software development experience

Technical Skills

 * React
 * Java
 * C++
 * API Development
 * Linux / WSL
 * AWS
 * Docker
 * Kubernetes
 * GitLab CI
 * Jenkins
 * Azure DevOps
 * Agile
 * DevSecOps
 * Automated UI Testing
 * VSCode
 * Eclipse
 * NetBeans
 * Responsive UI Development
 * Backend Services
 * Combat Systems / Real-Time Systems
 * Cybersecurity

Additional Notes

 * Defense-focused engineering environment
 * Hybrid remote role based in College Park, MD
 * Active Secret clearance required
 * Strong fit for full-stack developers with React, Java/C++, APIs, DevSecOps, Linux, AWS, and containerized deployment experience

## Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a defense-focused engineering team supporting modern software design, API development, DevSecOps practices, and real-time/combat system projects. This role is hybrid remote based in College Park, MD and requires an active Secret clearance., * Build and enhance frontend user interfaces using React, including hooks, functional components, and state management libraries

 * Design, develop, and maintain backend services
 * Implement responsive UI components and follow UI/UX best practices
 * Integrate frontend components with design systems and backend APIs
 * Apply modern software design patterns and UI frameworks
 * Develop, test, and deploy code in Linux/WSL environments
 * Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes
 * Write and maintain automated UI tests
 * Collaborate in Agile development environments
 * Participate in code reviews and team-based software engineering activities


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