Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Job Title:

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Job Category:
Engineering

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Continental US

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* The Opportunity:

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* This position will play a key role in delivering secure, modern, and mission‑critical software capabilities. This role supports Agile/Scrum teams embedded alongside partner organizations within classified development environments. The engineer will contribute across the full software lifecycle-from requirements refinement and design through development, deployment, testing, and sustainment-in highly regulated and performance‑critical government environments.

** Responsibilities:*
* + Support mission‑critical system deployments in restricted, air‑gapped, and classified environments.

+ Develop scalable, modern software applications using technologies such as React, Angular, Type Script, Java (Spring Boot/Quarkus), and microservice architectures.

+ Support the creation and integration of containerized services using Docker Desktop, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD.

+ Deep understanding of REST APIs, messaging layers, and real‑time features (Web Sockets, event‑driven processing).

+ Participate fully in Agile development activities: daily standups, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives, design reviews, and peer code reviews.

+ Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated build/deployment processes using Git Lab, Jenkins or similar systems.

+ Operate within AWS, Open Stack, and hybrid on‑prem "cloud‑like" government environments.

+ Collaborate with Dev Ops, UX, and full‑stack teammates to ensure reliable, secure, and performant software delivery.

+ Assist in troubleshooting distributed systems, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable fixes and supporting the entire software lifecycle.

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* Qualifications:

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+ Active TS/SCI security clearance

+ 5+ years of related software engineering experience

+ Hands‑on experience with front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and modern JavaScript/Type Script patterns.

+ Experience developing distributed microservices using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot or Quarkus.

+ Understanding of containerization, orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation concepts.

+ Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git‑based workflows, and automated testing.

+ Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or on‑premise equivalents).

+ Experience working in Agile or SAFe‑aligned teams.

+ Ability to operate effectively within secure, controlled, and collaborative engineering environments.

+ Exposure to ArgoCD Workflows or event‑driven microservice architecture

+ Experience working in air‑gapped or multi‑network deployment environments

_Desired:_

+ Adjudicated Polygraph

+ Python scripting for automation, tooling, or data workflows

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Experience with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

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Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Open Telemetry

+ Knowledge of mission‑planning, visualization, or ground‑segment software systems

+ Understanding of cloud‑native security controls and Dev Sec Ops  principles

+ Prior experience supporting government or national‑security software programs

- ** What You Can Expect:*
* ** A culture of integrity.*
* At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

** An environment of trust.*
* CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

** A focus on continuous growth.*
* Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

** Pay Range** :

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