SWE L3 - Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance

Emtak • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

EMTAK is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to develop advanced geospatial analysis, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), and visualization microservices supporting mission-critical government systems. The role involves designing and building scalable, high-performance Java applications that process complex geospatial data and support mission-focused decision-making. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical stakeholders, the engineer will contribute to software architecture, solve challenging technical problems, and help deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Twenty (20) years of experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; four (4) additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Strong Java development skills and experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Experience with cloud-based application development and deployment.
• Understanding of database design and optimization, particularly for geospatial data.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration and deployment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills, including experience mentoring engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) principles and applications.
• Experience developing geospatial data processing, ETL, or visualization solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring and related frameworks.
• Build and optimize integrations with relational and NoSQL databases for geospatial data processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable software solutions.
• Lead technical design efforts and contribute to software architecture decisions.
• Conduct code reviews, promote development best practices, and mentor junior engineers.
• Support cloud-based development, deployment, and DevOps/CI/CD initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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