Microservices Software Engineer — Java / Spring Boot- Fully Cleared
About The Position
At Intelliforce, we help modernize mission systems that protect national security and enable critical intelligence operations. As a Microservices Software Engineer, you will play a key role in transforming legacy platforms into scalable, cloud-ready solutions built on modern architectures. Your work will directly support mission capabilities by delivering reliable, secure, and high-performance services using today’s best engineering practices. If you enjoy building clean, resilient backend systems and collaborating with talented teams to solve complex problems, this role offers meaningful work with real impact. Schedule and Work Details Location: Government site in the Fort Meade area Schedule: Full-time, standard day schedule Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required) Here's What Your Day-to-Day Might Look Like Your day will revolve around designing and building microservices that power modern mission applications. You’ll develop Java Spring Boot services, expose secure REST APIs, and ensure those services can handle complex data filtering and processing requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable software. Some days will focus on implementing new features, while others will center on improving performance, integrating services, or refining deployment pipelines. You’ll also help maintain CI/CD workflows, support Agile delivery cycles, participate in code reviews, and ensure applications meet security and quality standards before deployment.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
- At least 9 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience
- Active Top Secret clearance with CI polygraph issued within the last 5 years
- Strong experience developing Java Spring Boot microservices
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
- Ability to build services capable of filtering and processing complex data objects
- Experience working within Agile development environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD principles and modern software delivery practices
- Strong collaboration and communication skills for working across technical teams and stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Experience with microservices architectures
- Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, or Python
- Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps workflows including AWS tools, Maven, GitLab, and GitOps practices
- Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB schema design and query optimization
- Experience implementing OAuth or OIDC authentication mechanisms
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright and Cucumber
Responsibilities
- Designing and building microservices that power modern mission applications
- Develop Java Spring Boot services
- Expose secure REST APIs
- Ensure services can handle complex data filtering and processing requirements
- Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable software
- Implementing new features
- Improving performance
- Integrating services
- Refining deployment pipelines
- Maintain CI/CD workflows
- Support Agile delivery cycles
- Participate in code reviews
- Ensure applications meet security and quality standards before deployment
Benefits
- Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
- Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
- Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
- Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
- A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
