Software Engineer – Java (TS/SCI Cleared)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Java): Developing and modernizing geospatial intelligence systems for a federal customer with an accent on Java-based solutions, DevSecOps, and COTS integration. Focus on designing secure software, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring operational stability of mission-critical platforms.

Location: On-site in Herndon, VA, Philadelphia, PA, or Pittsburgh, PA. Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility) is required.

Salary: $170,000 – $220,000 a year

Company

hirify.global provides engineering services for mission-critical federal programs focused on national security.

What you will do

• Design, build, and debug Java-based software solutions for mission-critical geospatial intelligence systems.
• Integrate COTS/FOSS solutions into enterprise environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across Linux and Windows platforms.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, test plans, and technical reports.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes to accelerate secure deployments.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and stakeholders within a scrum team using Agile/SAFe methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility required post-hire).
• Proficiency in Java development with experience in design and troubleshooting.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across Linux and Windows platforms.
• Background integrating and supporting COTS/FOSS solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience with big data technologies such as Kafka, Elasticsearch, Hive, Spark, or Hadoop.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Chef).
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (Angular, DOJO) and middleware (Oracle WebLogic, Tomcat).
• Experience with databases such as Oracle, Postgres, and SQL/PLSQL.
• Skill in web/automation tools: HTML, Selenium, JavaScript, REST, XML, UML.