Agile Developer, Cyber & Data Resilience (Clearance Required)

Kroll • Washington, DC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

EmergeATS, a Kroll subsidiary, is seeking a senior Agile Developer specializing in microservices to support a Lockheed Martin program modernizing a legacy operational system with a microservices-based architecture and current technologies. The role designs, builds, tests, and delivers mission-critical microservice applications using Agile methods, collaborating with cross-functional teams on classified networks. Work is performed on-site in a SCIF at Fort Meade, Maryland. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. Direct employment with EmergeATS is required; sub-to-sub arrangements are not accepted.

The developer will work with Java Spring Boot, Python, AWS-native services, REST APIs, CI/CD and DevOps tooling, search and NoSQL technologies, authentication and authorization patterns, and automated testing frameworks. The position also includes participation in Agile ceremonies, technical design discussions and code reviews, documentation, and providing guidance to less experienced team members.

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline is specified, although four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted. A master's degree may substitute for two years of experience. The posting states a general requirement of 12+ years of professional software development experience, including microservices architecture and cloud-native development in DoD/IC classified environments; it also notes the prime's requirement of 9+ years with a bachelor's degree or 7+ years with a master's degree.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• 12+ years of professional software development experience, including microservices architecture and cloud-native development in DoD/IC classified environments; the posting also gives the prime's requirement as 9+ years with a bachelor's degree or 7+ years with a master's degree.
• Experience with the AWS tool suite, such as OSS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and CloudWatch.
• Proficiency in at least three of the following areas: Java/Spring Boot; Python; Elastic Search/Open Search; microservice architectures; CI/CD tools including AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, GitOps, Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible; NoSQL/MongoDB/DynamoDB query and schema design; OAuth/OIDC implementation; or test frameworks and automation including Cypress and Cucumber.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and delivery practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree.
• Direct employment with EmergeATS is required; sub-to-sub arrangements are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Java, Spring Boot, or Python experience (strongly desired per the prime).
• Elastic Search and Open Search experience (strongly desired per the prime).
• Experience modernizing legacy systems to microservices-based architectures in classified environments.
• Kubernetes and Docker container orchestration experience in production environments.
• Ansible configuration management and infrastructure automation experience.
• OAuth/OIDC implementation experience in distributed systems.
• Advanced MongoDB and DynamoDB query and schema design experience.
• CI/CD pipeline design and optimization using GitLab and GitOps.
• Experience with AWS CloudWatch monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Familiarity with DoD/IC security compliance requirements, including STIGs and RMF.
• A master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Write Java Spring Boot-based microservice applications using AWS-native technologies.
• Build Spring REST services that filter and select complex data objects.
• Design and implement microservice architectures to modernize legacy operational systems.
• Develop, test, and deploy scalable microservices following distributed-systems best practices.
• Use Python to optimize AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, EC2, and S3.
• Work with AWS services and tools including OSS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and CloudWatch.
• Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS managed services for persistence, event processing, and monitoring.
• Develop serverless functions and orchestration workflows using AWS Lambda and Step Functions.
• Implement CI/CD principles using Maven, GitLab, and GitOps.
• Manage build pipelines and automated deployments using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Integrate Ansible configuration management into deployment workflows.
• Maintain version-control practices and branching strategies in GitLab.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Deliver software increments on a regular cadence aligned with Agile sprints.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to refine user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team development practices and delivery velocity.
• Implement and optimize Elastic Search and Open Search for operational data retrieval.
• Design NoSQL database schemas and queries using MongoDB and DynamoDB.
• Manage data persistence layers supporting microservice architectures.
• Implement OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization across microservice boundaries.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Cypress and Cucumber.
• Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategies for microservice applications.
• Participate in code reviews to support code quality, security, and adherence to team standards.
• Establish and enforce testing automation practices for continuous delivery.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Participate in technical design discussions and architecture reviews.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced team members.
• Document designs, APIs, and operational procedures for microservice components.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
• Parental and family leave.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior