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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Metron, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Software Documentation, Web Development, Design of User Interfaces, MongoDB, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenGL, Enterprise Planning Systems, RabbitMQ, Software Systems, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, WebGL, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5887218659

## About the Role

We are seeking a talented software engineer with a strong computer science background to assist in design, development, integration, testing, and QA of a complex cloud-based software planning system. You will be responsible for writing backend infrastructure and frontend web applications, including the development of APIs and software documentation. You will be part of a distributed development team working primarily on-site in a government lab alongside external development partners and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience writing well-designed, maintainable, and extensible code., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Math, or related field

 * At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer
 * Active Secret Clearance
 * Experience designing and implementing APIs and integrating software systems
 * Proficiency in Java, TypeScript and object-oriented programming
 * Familiarity with full-stack web application development
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey design concepts
 * Ability to work in a collaborative team environment alongside partner organizations
 * US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience with MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Spring Boot, React, Redux, WebGL and/or OpenGL
 * Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD processes
 * Experience developing formal software documentation (e.g. Software Designs and Interface Design Descriptions)
 * Math background including Probability/Statistics, Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus
 * Experience designing and implementing user interfaces
 * Experience in DevSecOps
 * Experience with troubleshooting
 * Prior experience working with US Navy or other Department of Defense services/agencies
 * Active TS/SCI Clearance