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# Software Engineer III (Front End Developer)

- **Company:** Black Eagle Defense
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Big Data, Code Reuse, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, Elasticsearch, Gradle, Information Retrieval, Integrated Development Environments, Java Message Service (JMS), Apache Maven, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Modules, Real Time Systems, Spring-mvc, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Gitlab, Spring Data, AngularJS, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Docker, Service Stack
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9004918/software-engineer-iii-front-end-developer

## About the Role

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must possess active TS/SCI w/Poly., * Knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Spring Security; experience with JMS, KAFKA, and Java; proficiency in Oracle, Elasticsearch, Docker, and Kubernetes (K8s); and familiarity with Maven, Gradle, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines., QUALIFICATIONS Twelve (12) years of experience as a SWE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree .

## Description

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Software Engineer III role, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based on documented requirements. You will work individually or as part of a team, reviewing and testing software components for adherence to design requirements and documenting test results. You will resolve software problem reports and apply software development and design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. You will also provide specific input to the software components of system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and the use of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products in place of new development, as well as requirements analysis and synthesis from the system level down to individual
software components., * Evaluate end-user needs to establish comprehensive software design and performance criteria

 * Identify and resolve defects through rigorous debugging of existing software systems
 * Advise on enhancements for technical documentation and development lifecycle standards
 * Engineer novel software solutions or implement feature enhancements within current applications
 * Incorporate software into evolving systems or diverse operational environments
 * Construct data queries to support database interactions and information retrieval
 * Author and critique technical manuals and system-level documentation
 * Perform as a team lead, managing technical activities according to specific project methodologies
 * Architect and deploy advanced interfaces and queries for complex data repositories
 * Optimize algorithms to achieve superior system functionality and performance benchmarks
 * Coordinate the creation and execution of validation procedures for software modules
 * Investigate technical problem areas and define solutions through system flow and data analysis
 * Adapt software to new hardware specifications while optimizing overall performance
 * Model and predict software outcomes using scientific and mathematical analysis during design
 * Execute quality control measures and implement algorithms with strict resource constraints
 * Direct software development teams to ensure alignment with project-specific process constraints
 * Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers to define limitations and project capabilities
 * Oversee system installations and monitor functionality to maintain operational compliance
 * Propose emerging technologies and modernized processes for high-complexity initiatives
 * Provide technical leadership across multiple development teams and coordinate process selection
 * Validate the quality of all developed software through rigorous control standards
 * Assign and monitor programming and testing tasks across various engineering teams


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