Cleared Principal Developer

Kentro • Springfield, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kentro is hiring a senior-level technical leader to support NGA initiatives. The role focuses on modernizing, designing, and implementing complex geospatial applications and infrastructure, including transforming legacy systems into cloud-native, microservices-based platforms. The position is contingent on award and final customer approval and is located in Springfield, Virginia. The anticipated base salary is $200,000–$220,000 annually; final compensation depends on role requirements and other factors stated in the posting.

The developer will build and maintain secure, scalable full-stack applications and APIs, integrate systems, support DevSecOps and CI/CD processes, and apply security practices aligned with DoD and NGA requirements. The role also includes participating in Agile development and providing technical guidance to other developers in collaboration with a government technical lead.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a relevant master’s degree and at least 13 years of relevant experience; a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience; or at least 17 years of relevant software engineering/development or related experience as a substitute for a technical degree.
• Relevant experience must include full-stack development involving Java, web services, databases, and microservice development, or related work demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
• Demonstrated firsthand experience in at least four of the listed areas: Java, JavaScript, or Python enterprise application development; web services architecture, design, and development; relational database design; spatial database design; NoSQL database design; microservice architecture, design, and development; containerization and/or orchestration; API development; or cloud-native development using AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or similar providers.
• Demonstrated experience with relational database development.
• At least five years of experience with Agile and Lean philosophies, including at least two years serving as a scrum or team lead.
• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD techniques, test-driven development, or automated testing practices.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with NGA or other IC agencies.
• At least one Agile development certification: Certified Scrum Master, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or Certified Scrum Professional.
• Experience working independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user stories for full-service consumer and business applications.
• Experience developing customized code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, or libraries for specialized spatial analysis using languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C, Perl, or similar languages.
• Experience integrating and tailoring geospatial COTS applications; developing and maintaining specialized software and databases; integrating related specialized hardware; or conducting engineering studies to identify and remedy geodata processing bottlenecks.
• Experience with government and/or commercial imagery products, including SAR or related RADAR imaging technologies.
• Experience working with and developing GIS, including open-source and proprietary geospatial formats.
• Experience using and developing with geospatial tools, data, and operating platforms, including tools such as Boundless Spatial suite, Remote View, PostGRES/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Image Server, and File Geodatabases; formats such as KML, KMZ, NITF, TIFF, JPEG, and GeoPDF; and platforms such as ESRI or OpenGeo Suite.
• In-depth experience abstracting new or legacy systems using standards-based APIs and web services, including Open Geospatial Consortium standards.
• Experience developing terrain analysis visualization and algorithms, or developing automated detection algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure full-stack applications using modern frameworks such as Angular, React, and Spring Boot, and cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA teams, and mission stakeholders to define, develop, and implement GEOINT software capabilities aligned with NGA and DoD mission needs.
• Integrate applications with NGA and IC systems, ensuring interoperability and compliance with NGA standards such as NGA Software Way and DevCorps methodologies.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices to enable secure data pipelines and interoperability across systems.
• Apply secure coding practices in accordance with DoD STIGs, NGA Software Way, and RMF guidelines; implement role-based access controls and audit-compliant design.
• Participate in Agile sprint cycles, backlog grooming, code reviews, testing including TDD, and release processes using DevCorps Agile methodology.
• Support DevSecOps pipeline integration and CI/CD automation using NGA’s DevOps toolkit and application pipeline.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers, and contribute to strategic direction in collaboration with the government technical lead.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Discount perks and rewards.
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
• Activities and events, including fitness and wellness events and annual celebrations.

What This Job Offers

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