Agile Developer; Clearance Required

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI, Full Scope (FS) Polygraph, and Counterintelligence (CI) investigation (within last 5 years)

This position supports the Distribution Team effort on the ONELOUDER program at Fort Meade, MD, focused on modernizing a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge cloud technologies. The Agile Developer will design, develop, and deliver Java Spring Boot-based microservices on AWS, building REST services and CI/CD pipelines within a classified, on-site operational environment. The role requires an active TS/SCI, a FS Polygraph, and a Counterintelligence (CI) investigation completed within the last 5 years.

The incumbent will serve as senior developer who brings proven experience across cloud-native development, CI/CD, and Agile delivery in DoD or IC programs.

At Level 3, this position expects a practitioner with 9+ years of experience (BS) or 7+ years (MS) who operates independently within a team-oriented development environment, contributes across the full software delivery lifecycle, and communicates effectively with both technical peers and program stakeholders. All work is performed on-site in a classified facility at Fort Meade.

This position requires direct employment with Emerge

ATS (Kroll subsidiary). No sub-to-sub arrangements.

• Deliver software iteratively within an Agile development model using sprints, continuous delivery, and incremental release practices
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define requirements, refine user stories, and maintain delivery momentum
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members and program stakeholders throughout the development process
• Contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement of team development standards

• Write Java Spring Boot-based microservice applications utilizing AWS native technologies
• Build REST services with Spring capable of filtering and selecting complex data objects
• Design and implement microservice architectures that support legacy system modernization objectives
• Integrate microservice components with No
  
  SQL and Mongo
  
  DB data stores using proper query and schema design practices
• Implement CI/CD principles utilizing Maven, Git Lab, and Git Ops workflows
• Build and maintain container-based delivery pipelines using Kubernetes and Docker
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to support continuous delivery of classified software products
• Manage version control and branching strategies in Git Lab within a multi-developer team environment

• Implement OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization patterns within microservice environments
• Develop software in accordance with secure coding standards applicable to classified IC environments
• Adhere to program-level security policies and contribute to security review processes for software releases
• Coordinate with security personnel on software deployment activities within the SCIF environment

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright and Cucumber to support continuous integration
• Execute unit, integration, and regression testing across microservice components
• Validate REST service outputs and data integrity across distributed system components
• Identify and resolve defects, performance issues, and integration failures in classified development environments

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience/combined education in lieu of degree). Master's degree accepted with reduced experience requirement (see below).

9+ years of relevant software development experience with a Bachelor's degree, OR 7+ years with a Master's degree, in DoD/IC classified development environments.

• Active TS/SCI clearance, FS Polygraph, and Counterintelligence Investigation completed within the last 5 years
• Proficiency in 2 or more of the following:
  • Java, Spring Boot, or Python
  • Database design:
    No
    
    SQL or Mongo
    
    DB query and schema design
  • OAuth/OIDC implementation
  • Test frameworks and automation including Playwright and Cucumber

• Java, Spring Boot, or Python
• Microservice architecture design and implementation
• No
  
  SQL and Mongo
  
  DB query and schema design
• Playwright and Cucumber test automation frameworks
• Experience modernizing legacy operational systems in IC or DoD environments
• Familiarity with classified network and SCIF-based development workflows

• Healthcare Coverage:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies:
  Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances:
  Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards:
  Competitive…