An active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph is required.This job is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD with 1-2 remote days/week depending on tasking.
We have an immediate need for a Full-Stack or Back-End Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives on the challenge of researching, designing, and implementing robust technical solutions. This role involves close collaboration with a cross-functional team of system and software engineers to design, develop, and deploy crucial functional enhancements to the RAD system.
Required technical skills and responsibilities include:
- Software Design and Development: Independently design, develop, and document high-quality, scalable Java (Spring Boot) software solutions. This includes writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews to ensure quality standards.
- System Enhancement: Work on both back-end and potentially front-end systems to implement new features and improve existing functionalities of the RAD platform.
- Collaboration: Partner with system architects and other engineers to ensure a cohesive and effective development process.
- Problem-Solving: Research and troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing innovative solutions to overcome development challenges.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for developed features and processes.
Desired technical skills include:
- Data Flow and Processing: Hands-on experience with Apache NiFi for building and managing data flows.
- Search and Analytics: Experience with Elasticsearch for powerful searching and data analytics.
- Containerization: Proficiency with Docker for developing, shipping, and running applications in a consistent environment.
- Cloud Computing: Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing services and architecture, as well as experience with cloud-native application development.
- Agile Methodology: Practical experience with Agile software development methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Domain Knowledge: Understanding of Government agency reporting and dissemination policies, or experience with Agency-specific data warehouses and processing platforms. This contextual knowledge is highly valuable for this project.
