The Opportunity
Lead the modernization of mission‑critical GEOINT systems by architecting and delivering cloud‑native, data‑driven applications and microservices. In this senior role, you will shape technical direction, oversee the integration of modern pipelines, and develop secure, scalable solutions that directly impact analysts performing high‑consequence missions.
You’ll serve as a technical leader who advises on architecture, mentors engineers, and drives engineering excellence across complex modernization efforts.
You Will:
· Lead architecture, design, and implementation of full‑stack capabilities across cloud‑native microservices
· Own major system components and guide the technical roadmap for modernization and cloud adoption
· Develop distributed, secure, scalable back‑end services using Python, Java/Spring Boot, or similar technologies
· Architect and govern cloud deployments (AWS), including Kubernetes clusters, IaC, security controls, and reliability patterns
· Guide teams in DevSecOps execution, including GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, secure coding standards, and supply‑chain integrity
· Integrate large‑scale data, search, or analytic pipelines, such as Kafka, NiFi, Elasticsearch
· Partner with product owners, mission users, and cross‑functional engineering teams to define requirements and technical strategy
· Mentor and support mid‑level and junior engineers; perform code reviews and drive engineering best practices
· Evaluate emerging technologies (LLMs/AI, synthetic data, augmented development tools) for mission applicability
You Have:
· 6+ years of full‑stack software engineering experience
· Experience leading technical delivery or architecture for cloud‑native or distributed systems
· Experience with Python, C++, Java/Spring Boot, or similar enterprise service stacks
· Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases (such as: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, or SQLite, etc.)
· Experience architecting and deploying solutions using AWS (preferably) or Azure cloud frameworks
· Experience with containerization and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes
· Experience with complex API ecosystems (such as: FastAPT, REST, gRPC, or GraphQL)
· Experience building secure, high‑performance applications in classified or highly restricted environments
· Bachelor’s degree in related STEM field
· TS/SCI clearance, and willingness to take a polygraph
Nice If You Have:
- Expertise with distributed search or data platforms such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr, Kafka, NiFi
- Experience modernizing legacy applications into modern frameworks
- Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience integrating AI/ML or LLM‑based development workflows
- Experience supporting GEOINT or Intelligence Community analytic missions
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
Pay: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a TS/SCI clearance, and willingness to take a polygraph (or already have a polygraph)?
Work Location: In person
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