Lead, Software Engineer - Backend /Integration - TS/SCI
About The Position
We are seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Lead Software/Integration Engineer to support mission modernization, software integration, and mission-system reliability improvements. The role provides technical leadership across software and infrastructure teams and is performed onsite at Patrick Space Force Base. The engineer develops secure, scalable backend services and application logic for mission applications and workflows; applies engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle; and deploys and maintains applications in AWS with attention to scalability, security, resilience, and cost-effectiveness. The role involves daily customer engagement to refine requirements, preparing and briefing technical designs and implementation plans, and maintaining documentation for system design, architecture, deployment, and sustainment. The position supports Agile software teams and Scrum ceremonies and includes building and deploying mission applications in classified or high-security environments. Security+ or another DoD IAT Level II certification is required, or the ability to obtain one within six months of accepting the position.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering and at least 9 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior related experience, or at least 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Security+ certification or another DoD IAT Level II certification, or the ability to obtain a certification within 6 months of accepting the position.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Java.
- Experience developing AI/ML-enabled mission applications, analytical tools, or decision-support capabilities involving advanced data processing, automation, visualization, and user interaction.
- Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes.
- Experience developing and deploying applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Experience with Docker, CI/CD, Git, REST APIs, microservices, and secure software development.
- Experience with scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or other mission-relevant technical data.
- Experience building back-end services and APIs using Python, Java, Node.js, .NET, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, or other relational or non-relational data stores.
- Prior field assignment experience.
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
- Experience transitioning research or prototype capabilities into operational software tools; experience supporting classified DoD mission environments is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
- Familiarity with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Responsibilities
- Develop secure and scalable back-end services and application logic for mission applications and workflows.
- Apply software engineering best practices across the development lifecycle, including code reviews, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Deploy and maintain applications in AWS, ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
- Engage with customers daily to refine requirements and improve application functionality.
- Prepare and brief technical designs, implementation plans, roadmaps, and documentation.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation for system design, application architecture, deployment procedures, and sustainment activities.
- Support Agile software development teams and participate in Scrum ceremonies.
- Build and deploy mission applications in classified or high-security environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
