Polygraph required)

Red Alpha•Annapolis Junction, MD

12d•$85,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical geospatial applications and Java-based microservices that enable advanced mission operations. This role provides an opportunity to contribute across the full software development lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers to build scalable, high-performance solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into software solutions, develop Java microservices for geospatial analysis and data processing, and integrate APIs and geospatial technologies to deliver new mission capabilities. In addition to software development responsibilities, this position supports modern cloud-native architectures, containerized deployments, and continuous integration practices while contributing to the delivery of secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions within a DevSecOps environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
No professional software development experience required.
Understanding of Java programming language and object-oriented software development principles.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
Understanding of microservices architecture and modern software design principles.
Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and their interactions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a willingness to learn new technologies.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with geospatial tools and libraries such as GDAL, GeoTools, or similar technologies.
Exposure to geospatial analysis, visualization, or data processing concepts.
Foundational understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and cloud-native application development.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
Familiarity with sprint planning, story estimation, and iterative software development practices.
Ability to manage priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver work within sprint timelines.
Experience supporting mission-critical, government, or defense-related software systems.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical geospatial applications and Java-based microservices.
Contribute across the full software development lifecycle.
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into software solutions.
Develop Java microservices for geospatial analysis and data processing.
Integrate APIs and geospatial technologies to deliver new mission capabilities.
Support modern cloud-native architectures, containerized deployments, and continuous integration practices.
Contribute to the delivery of secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions within a DevSecOps environment.