8813-OL Distribution Team Agile Developer Level 3

Job Title: 8813-OL - Distribution Team - Agile Developer - Level 3
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Fort Meade MD (onsite)
Contract Duration: until 02/25/2031


Position Overview

This position supports the Distribution Team effort on the ONELOUDER program at Fort Meade MD focused on modernizing a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge cloud technologies. The Agile Developer will design develop and deliver Java Spring Boot-based microservices on AWS building REST services and CI/CD pipelines within a classified on-site operational environment. The role requires an active TS/SCI a FS Polygraph and a Counterintelligence (CI) investigation completed within the last 5 years. The incumbent will serve as senior developer who brings proven experience across cloud-native development CI/CD and Agile delivery in DoD or IC programs.

At Level 3 this position expects a practitioner with 9 years of experience (BS) or 7 years (MS) who operates independently within a team-oriented development environment contributes across the full software delivery lifecycle and communicates effectively with both technical peers and program stakeholders. All work is performed on-site in a classified facility at Fort Meade.

This position requires direct employment with EmergeATS (client subsidiary). No sub-to-sub arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Software Development

• Deliver software iteratively within an Agile development model using sprints continuous delivery and incremental release practices
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define requirements refine user stories and maintain delivery momentum
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members and program stakeholders throughout the development process
• Contribute to sprint planning retrospectives and continuous improvement of team development standards

Full-Stack and Microservices Development

• Write Java Spring Boot-based microservice applications utilizing AWS native technologies
• Build REST services with Spring capable of filtering and selecting complex data objects
• Design and implement microservice architectures that support legacy system modernization objectives
• Integrate microservice components with NoSQL and MongoDB datastores using proper query and schema design practices

CI/CD Pipeline Management

• Implement CI/CD principles utilizing Maven GitLab and GitOps workflows
• Build and maintain container-based delivery pipelines using Kubernetes and Docker
• Automate build test and deployment processes to support continuous delivery of classified software products
• Manage version control and branching strategies in GitLab within a multi-developer team environment

Authentication and Security Integration

• Implement OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization patterns within microservice environments
• Develop software in accordance with secure coding standards applicable to classified IC environments
• Adhere to program-level security policies and contribute to security review processes for software releases
• Coordinate with security personnel on software deployment activities within the SCIF environment

Testing and Integration

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and Cucumber to support continuous integration
• Execute unit integration and regression testing across microservice components
• Validate REST service outputs and data integrity across distributed system components
• Identify and resolve defects performance issues and integration failures in classified development environments

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience/combined education in lieu of degree). Masters degree accepted with reduced experience requirement (see below).

Experience: 9 years of relevant software development experience with a Bachelors degree OR 7 years with a Masters degree in DoD/IC classified development environments.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance FS Polygraph and Counterintelligence Investigation completed within the last 5 years
• Proficiency in 2 or more of the following:
  • o Java Spring Boot or Python
  • o Microservice architectures
  • o CI/CD tools: AWS tools Maven GitLab GitOps Kubernetes Docker
  • o Database design: NoSQL or MongoDB query and schema design
  • o OAuth/OIDC implementation
  • o Test frameworks and automation including Playwright and Cucumber

Desired Skills

• Java Spring Boot or Python
• Microservice architecture design and implementation
• CI/CD pipeline tooling (AWS Maven GitLab GitOps Kubernetes Docker)
• NoSQL and MongoDB query and schema design
• OAuth/OIDC implementation experience
• Playwright and Cucumber test automation frameworks
• Experience modernizing legacy operational systems in IC or DoD environments
• Familiarity with classified network and SCIF-based development workflows