Software Engineer
About The Position
Join a fast-paced Agile team developing mission-critical geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) applications supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of modern web-based software solutions that enable intelligence analysis and mission execution. Work with advanced GIS technologies, cloud-native architectures, and large-scale data environments supporting national security missions. Collaborate with software engineers, system architects, and mission stakeholders to deliver innovative capabilities to end users. Help design and implement secure, high-quality software solutions that directly support critical intelligence operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining software applications using Java, Python, or both.
- Experience designing and implementing web-based applications and services using modern development frameworks.
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including data modeling, querying, and performance optimization.
- Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.
- Experience working within Agile software development environments and participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Knowledge of secure software development practices and experience implementing security requirements within software solutions.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- TS/SCI security clearance with willingness to undergo polygraph examination.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing geospatial or GIS-enabled applications using technologies such as ArcGIS, GeoServer, OpenLayers, Leaflet, Cesium, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting intelligence, defense, or other federal government customers, particularly within classified environments.
- Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain software applications using Java and/or Python.
- Design and implement web application features using modern development frameworks and best practices.
- Integrate and manage structured and unstructured data using relational and non-relational database technologies.
- Support the development and enhancement of geospatial and GIS-enabled applications and services.
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and software integration activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver capabilities within scheduled sprint cycles.
- Apply secure coding practices and support security-focused software development processes.
- Assist with troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement of existing applications.
- Contribute to technical documentation, system design discussions, and software lifecycle activities.
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance within the development team as needed.
Benefits
- flexible time off
- robust learning resources
- competitive compensation
- comprehensive benefits
- healthcare
- wellness
- financial
- retirement
- family support
- continuing education
- time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
