Senior Backend Software Engineer (Prime)

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group • Columbia, MD

10d • $176,000 - $226,000

About The Position

Intelliforce is hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer for its Mission Analytics team. The role develops backend services and data-processing capabilities that capture, process, and prepare complex mission data for presentation through user interfaces. The work spans Java development, REST API design, distributed systems, analytics, prototyping, and systems integration.

The engineer will make architectural decisions, define service boundaries, evaluate frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot, and build scalable, maintainable solutions suited to complex mission environments. The DIGS team works across software engineering, analytics, data processing, and user-facing mission capabilities. The role also evaluates changes to existing systems and prototypes new analytical capabilities. Collaboration may extend to broader systems engineering, prototyping, and software development efforts across AEA.

The position requires an active Top Secret clearance with Polygraph and U.S. citizenship. Intelliforce states that it cannot sponsor clearances or visas. The listed compensation range is $176,000–$226,000, with final compensation depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with Polygraph; the employer cannot sponsor clearances.
• U.S. citizenship; the employer cannot sponsor visas.
• 14 years of Software Engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; four additional years of Software Engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute for the degree.
• At least 7 years of professional experience developing backend systems in Java.
• Three years of demonstrated cloud experience supporting distributed scalable data technologies and related processing environments.
• Strong proficiency with Java and core JVM concepts.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Practical experience with Spring and Spring Boot, including determining when the frameworks are appropriate.
• Experience with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and schema design.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable software systems.
• Experience with Git and modern version-control workflows.
• Experience working in Linux and Unix environments such as RHEL.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Experience participating in code reviews and maintaining strong code-quality standards.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with distributed scalable NoSQL or Big Data stores.
• Experience with MapReduce programming models and related technologies.
• Experience with Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS).
• Experience with serialization formats such as JSON or BSON.

Nice To Haves

• Experience making architectural decisions and guiding technical direction for backend systems.
• Ability to build lightweight, purpose-fit solutions rather than defaulting to unnecessary framework complexity.
• Experience designing APIs and service boundaries in distributed systems.
• Experience with Atlassian, GitLab, or similar CI/CD tool suites.
• Experience with automated testing, Test Driven Development, or similar quality-driven practices.
• Experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or other document and NoSQL data stores.
• Frontend exposure to React, Angular, or similar frameworks.
• Experience working on fast-paced, high-complexity client solutions.
• DevOps or related platform engineering experience.
• Familiarity with AWS environments.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Interest in growing technically and taking on increasing responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java.
• Build RESTful APIs and backend services supporting DIGS capabilities.
• Make architectural decisions about service design, frameworks, and system boundaries.
• Determine when Spring and Spring Boot are appropriate and when a lighter solution is a better fit.
• Develop scalable, maintainable software for high-complexity mission environments.
• Work with relational databases, schema design, ORM frameworks, and NoSQL data stores.
• Capture, triage, and evaluate changes to existing DIGS systems.
• Prototype new data-processing and analytic capabilities for DIGS development teams.
• Develop capabilities that process mission data for presentation through DIGS user interfaces.
• Debug complex software issues and improve existing services.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain strong engineering and quality standards.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, DevOps engineers, and other technical disciplines.
• Support broader systems engineering, prototyping, and software development efforts across AEA as needed.

Benefits

• Ample paid time off.
• Federal holidays off.
• Birthday off.
• Multiple medical plan options, including plans with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Bonus opportunities, including profit sharing, quarterly awards, and President’s Club recognition.
• Regular team activities.

What This Job Offers

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