Mid-Level Java Software Engineer

We are seeking a Mid-Level Java Software Engineer to join our Intelligence Organization in San Diego, CA. As a Java Software Engineer, you will design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain mission-focused software using cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Java-based backend services, APIs, integrations, and persistence-layer components.
• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications, including user-interface components and web services.
• Translate user stories, acceptance criteria, system engineering artifacts, and technical requirements into maintainable, secure, and testable software.
• Apply secure software-development principles, clean-code practices, automated testing, and established configuration-management processes.
• Support software integration, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and deployment across development, integration, test, and operational environments.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain a high standard of engineering rigor, code quality, test coverage, documentation, and delivery discipline.
• Use approved development, build, continuous integration, test automation, and code-quality tools to support reliable software delivery.

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Computer Science or relevant degree with 4-8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of GIT or other configuration management tools.
• Familiarity with Spring Framework / Spring Boot or comparable application-development frameworks.
• Interest in Cybersecurity protocols and secure communications.
• Experience in Scrum Methodology or other Agile environments.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +).

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Java Swing GUI.
• Knowledge of Networking / Communication Protocols such as TLS Handshake and HTTPS.
• Experience working with Maven.
• Experience with web-based (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) in a web-based environment.
• Experience with Web Services Architectures (REST, SOAP, AWS).
• Experience with Software CM (e.g., Git, GitHub).
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Quality, and DevOps concepts and tools / technologies.
• Experience with Build Scripts (e.g., Maven, ANT).
• Experience with Agile Management Tools and Concepts.
• Experience with Web Server Configuration.
• Experience with Database Development.
• Experience in cloud environments.
• Experience with containerized/distributed applications and/or infrastructure automation tools.
• Experience with AI / LLM / agent-assisted development.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.