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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Software Engineer (Associate/Experienced) - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $106,250.0 - $143,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Compilers, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Graphical User Interface, Integrated Development Environments, WildFly (JBoss AS), Apache Maven, MongoDB, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Systems Integration, Reliability of Systems, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9211340/java-software-engineer-associateexperienced ## About the Role The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, high-performing software engineer with an aptitude for designing, developing, and maintaining complex multi-tiered application software systems. The software engineer will work day-to-day with a team of systems engineers, test engineers, and other software engineers to execute future vision., * Bachelor's Degree * Active TS and SCI eligible * 2+ years of experience with Java * 2+ years of experience with developing software products in a cloud environment * 1+ years of experience with Agile methodologies * 1+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): * Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience * 2+ years of experience with Cloud Microservice Architectures * 3+ years of experience in Java * 3+ years of experience in Linux and AWS environments * 3+ years of experience in VSCode, Maven, and Gitlab * 3+ years of experience using Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket) * 3+ years of experience with WildFly, NoSQL Databases (specifically MongoDB), REST API integration, and Kubernetes with Helm * Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics, and constraints * Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in development, testing, and deployment of software * Knowledge of software development and testing tools, capability, and usage. Examples include compilers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interfaces builders, and post processing tools Travel: Less than 10% Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process., This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. ยง120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). 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