Mid-Level - Senior Software Engineer

About the role

We are seeking Mid to Senior-Level Software Engineers to join our high-performing Agile team modernizing the Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS-J).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core engineer on a high-performing Agile team modernizing the Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS-J).
• Build high-performance backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Scale messaging pipelines.
• Engineer intuitive user interface visuals that fuse the live operational picture for commanders.
• Optimize cloud-native architectures.
• Support JADC2 mission objectives on-site.

Requirements

• Cleared for an active federal Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Prior technical experience working directly with or supporting the Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS-J) system of record.
• Strong professional experience developing robust web services and enterprise APIs using Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Hands-on proficiency working with relational databases (SQL) and event-driven distributed messaging platforms like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Routine experience managing collaborative code repositories using Git.
• Deep familiarity participating in Agile/Scrum sprint ceremonies, validating acceptance criteria, and meeting tight mission delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field from an accredited college or university.
• Mid-Level Track Requirements: 3-6 years of progressive professional software engineering experience.
• Senior-Level Track Requirements: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of driving technical investigations, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring junior/mid-level engineers.

Skills

• Frontend Visualization: Practical experience building intuitive user interfaces, managing web assets (NPM), and developing responsive layouts using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks like Vue.js, Angular, or React.
• Cloud-Native Architecture: Hands-on development and deployment experience with containerization and orchestration tools, specifically Docker, OCI development, Kubernetes, and Helm charts.
• Advanced Data Modeling: Exposure to flexible query layers, graph databases, or object stores, such as GraphQL or Neo4j.
• DevSecOps & Automation: Experience writing Ansible plays and playbooks, configuring CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle), and implementing automated testing tools.
• Defense Standards: Familiarity with Linux/UNIX environments, performance benchmarking, debugging tools, and securing software against DoD STIGs and static analysis tools.

Benefits

Annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Location & Work Environment: Primary Location: Newport News, VA. Work Style: On-site.

Compensation & Benefits: Primary Location: Newport News, VA. Work Style: On-site.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered within this pipeline may vary based upon chosen tier (Mid vs. Senior), work experience, education, and/or specific technical skill level.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $181