Software Engineer Level 0 (Java TSSCI w Polygraph required)
Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
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Job Summary
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 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.
- Bachelors 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.
Bonus Skills:
- 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.
- Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education certifications total years of relevant professional experienceactual level of expertise and the responsibilities of the role itself.
- Based on the outlined roles responsibilities and requirements the projected pay range for this position is: $85000 - $150000.
- Retire soonerthan planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions immediately vested.
- Have a career AND a life:Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
- Stay at your best: As a member well pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. Well also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Lets not forget free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
- Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education trainings certifications and maintaining professional memberships.
- Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour Nike Carhartt YETI etc.
- Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest summer picnic and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours baseball games snowboarding RenFest and more!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Red Alpha is a U.S. based Software Technology and Consulting firm serving both the Defense and Commercial sectors specializing in software development, prototyping and innovation.
