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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer - Java - **Company:** CLEAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Development, Software Debugging, Linux, Elasticsearch, Geospatial Intelligence, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Oracle Databases, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Search Technologies, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, VersionOne, Data Processing, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8989058/backend-engineer-java ## About the Role Clearance Required: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain & maintain a Polygraph, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Hands-on Java development experience - must be able to independently develop, modify, and troubleshoot Java code. * Experience operating in Linux and/or Windows environments. * Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of start. * U.S. Citizenship required; must meet government eligibility requirements for access to classified information., * Database and SQL development experience: Oracle DBMS, PostgreSQL, PL-SQL, MongoDB, or MySQL RDS. * RESTful API development and service integration experience in a microservices or SOA architecture. * Integration pipeline experience with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Git, or JIRA. * SAFe Agile development experience; familiarity with VersionOne or Jira for sprint and backlog management. * Big data and search technologies: Elasticsearch, Kinetica, or data ingest and analytics tooling. * Cloud infrastructure experience in AWS or equivalent, cleared cloud environments. * Python scripting experience for automation or data processing tasks. * Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented working style. Clearance Requirements: * Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain & maintain a Polygraph, This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, operate standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, and telephone, and occasionally move about the work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ## Description Our client is seeking a Java-focused Software Engineer to join a Scrum team sustaining and evolving a mission-critical enterprise application - the central hub through which U.S. military and intelligence community users submit, adjudicate, search, and retrieve geospatial intelligence data. You will own backend Java development on a large-scale platform that coordinates GEOINT collection, dissemination, and production requirements across a vast network of commercial and national suppliers. This is a stable, long-term program operating under DevSecOps and Agile methodologies, with operational stability as its top mandate. A great fit for a cleared Java engineer who wants meaningful mission work and long-term staying power on contract. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to: * Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and debug Java-based backend services supporting an enterprise-scale GEOINT data management platform. * Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies - sprint planning, standups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives - within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. * Contribute to CI/CD pipeline activities using tools such as Docker, Git, and Jenkins as part of an established DevSecOps delivery process. * Troubleshoot and resolve software defects across Linux and Windows environments, maintaining platform uptime and operational reliability. * Write and maintain technical documentation: program intent, input/output specifications, and standards compliance artifacts. * Evaluate, integrate, and support COTS and open-source components to extend platform capabilities as mission requirements evolve. * Collaborate with cross-functional teammates, including subcontractors and geographically dispersed engineers, to deliver sprint commitments. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Flex your Energy: Building a Cloud-Native Platform for Renewable Energy Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1990-flex-your-energy-building-a-cloud-native-platform-for-renewable-energy-communities) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)