Full-Stack Software Developer, Mid (Secret Clearance)

Location: National Capital Region (Hybrid)
Job Type:Full-Time
Clearance Requirement:Secret Clearance (Top Secret Preferred)

Position Overview:

Praescient Analytics is seeking a talented and driven Full Stack Java Developer (Software Developer - Journeyman) with React experience to support a critical national security mission with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

In this role you will provide direct development and engineering support for the National Industrial Security System (NISS)the DCSAs secure cloud-based system of record used to manage and oversee industrial security for contractors working with classified U.S. government information. Operating within a cutting-edge Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment you will bridge the gap between secure backend architecture and modern responsive user interfaces. You will conduct multidisciplinary research collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and determine the feasibility of software designs within project constraints to protect our nations most sensitive data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Stack Development: Design build test and debug robust scalable applications using Java for backend services and React for dynamic intuitive frontend interfaces.
• Cloud Architecture & IT Modernization: Implement cloud-native software solutions and support the modernization and transformation of the NISS platform to the cloud utilizing a wide range of AWS ecosystem services.
• COTS Integration: Collaborate with engineering teams in the planning design and utilization of cloud-based capabilities for the development modification and deployment of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software.
• API & Service Layer Management: Develop integrate and consume secure Web Services / RESTful APIs to seamlessly connect backend data layers with the user interface.
• Agile Requirements Analysis: Analyze user needs and client requirements to identify features develop user stories and determine design feasibility; collaborate using Jira and Confluence.
• DevSecOps & Automation: Utilize CI/CD automation and DevSecOps practices to increase code delivery velocity and ensure system integrity.
• Cross-Team Communication: Act as a core technical communicator conferring with systems analysts engineers and cross-functional teams to navigate project limitations capabilities and performance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance & Citizenship: Active U.S. Secret clearance is required. Must be a U.S. Citizen to meet federal contract mandates.
• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Business or a related field with 57 years of relevant software development experience OR
  • Masters degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant software development experience.
• Core Java Expertise: Strong experience in full-stack development using Java as a core competency alongside enterprise frameworks (such as Spring Boot or Hibernate).
• Frontend Skills: Demonstrated hands-on experience building user interfaces with JavaScript/TypeScript HTML5 and CSS3.
• AWS Cloud Ecosystem: Working knowledge of the AWS ecosystem with hands-on experience using AWS Services (including Microservices Lambda SQS/SNS S3 CloudWatch and DynamoDB).
• Databases: Knowledge and experience working with both Relational and NoSQL Databases (specifically Oracle and PostgreSQL).
• Tools & DevOps: Proficient with Git popular CI/CD tools Jira and Confluence.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. You must be highly capable of articulating complex technical challenges and project limitations clearly to both technical and non-technical teammates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI clearance.
• Prior experience working directly on Department of Defense (DoD) or DCSA programs.
• Advanced knowledge of federal security compliance frameworks and identity access management in cloud-native applications.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics engineering and DevOps specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011 we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains including military intelligence operations financial and fraud investigations and insider threat detection.

Our team of expertsskilled in cloud computing artificial intelligence machine learning data science DevOps and engineeringbrings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting we deliver tailored high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency ensure mission success and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescients innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to and please visit our website to apply online at Experience:

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