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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA) - **Company:** Agile Defense - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Code Review, Design of User Interfaces, OAuth, OpenID, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Role-Based Access Control, Software Engineering, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_5a9bffe41 ## About the Role Education Background and Years of Experience * High School Diploma or equivalent(GED) required. * 10 years of experience in software development and integration Required Skills Skills * Extensive hands on experience with Java and Spring Boot * Proven leadership in software development initiatives * Strong understanding of microservices architecture * Expertise in authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, OIDC, RBAC) * Solid background in designing and implementing RESTful APIs * Proficiency with core AWS services * Experience with Containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift ## Description Requisition #: 1668 Job Title: Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA) Location: Hybrid, Rosslyn, VA Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start Job Description The Software Engineering Lead will oversee software development and integration for the Client System's software components, including infrastructure, data tools, and user interfaces. Translate system engineering designs into robust software designs, and then design, implement, and maintain source code, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Configuration-as-Code. Document code, APIs, and technical designs, participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and daily stand-ups, and stay current with emerging technologies and development practices. Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA) Lead the technical design and development of the OpenFGA authorization service implementation, ensuring delivery of the Java REST API wrapper and integration across the enterprise. Responsibilities: * Architect the Java REST API wrapper solution for OpenFGA integration * Define technical standards, development practices, and API design patterns * Lead sprint planning, code reviews, and technical decision-making * Coordinate across development, AWS, and onboarding teams * Manage technical risks and dependencies * Ensure security best practices for authorization service * Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance * Interface with stakeholders on technical requirements and timelines, Working Conditions Onsite twice a week Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. * Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. * Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. * Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. * Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. * Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. * Hustle - Be Driven. 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