Senior Software Developer

• Design and develop secure applications and services supporting Government mission systems
• Lead or contribute to full software lifecycle activities: requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, sustainment
• Build and enhance Java-based back-end systems, APIs, and web services in secure environments
• Develop secure data discovery/search capabilities (e.g., Elasticsearch and Lucene-based approaches)
• Support Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) / authorization solutions (e.g., OpenAM/ForgeRock-style ecosystems)
• Develop and integrate front-end components as needed (e.g., Angular and related web frameworks)
• Implement and maintain automated testing and quality practices (e.g., JUnit/TestNG ), code reviews, and CI/CD-aligned workflows
• Troubleshoot and deploy systems in Linux and Windows environments; provide operational support and root-cause analysis
• Produce clear technical documentation (design notes, runbooks, interface documentation, user/admin guides)
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, system engineers, and stakeholders in Agile/Scrum delivery teams
• Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices

Embedded / Hardware-Adjacent Support (as required by program)

• Support embedded software and hardware/software integration efforts for specialized platforms
• Develop tools for performance testing and validation on SOC/FPGA-adjacent environments
• Implement low-level interfaces/protocols such as SPI and I2C in C/C++ Work alongside hardware designers; interpret hardware description artifacts when needed (e.g., Verilog/VHDL exposure)

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) required
• Ability to maintain clearance and work onsite in a classified environment, * Significant experience delivering production software in secure or regulated environments
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java (enterprise applications, web services, APIs)
• Experience designing and implementing secure architectures (authentication/authorization, encryption, access controls, secure data handling)
• Working knowledge of Linux administration/deployment and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in at least one additional language (e.g., C/C++ , C# , Python , JavaScript )
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL ) and data persistence patterns
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Elasticsearch , Lucene , or secure enterprise search implementations
• Experience with Spring (MVC/Boot) , microservices architecture, RESTful API design
• Experience with application servers and middleware (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss )
• Familiarity with build and delivery tooling (e.g., Maven, Gradle, Git , CI pipelines)
• Experience with containerization/orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes )
• Prior work supporting ICAM / identity management ecosystems (OpenAM/ForgeRock or similar)
• Background supporting mobile/desktop secure data-sharing or encryption-enabled solutions

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Pay Rate / Range:$63-68_

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
2. Weekly Direct Deposit
3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
4. 401(k) with match
5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
8. BB&T @ Work Program

This program requires US Citizenship.