Software Developer Security Clearance

Position: Software Developer with Security Clearance
Software Developer

Location:

This position is Hybrid. The candidate MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA. Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Interim/Active Secret Clearance
- Must Be US Citizen to apply At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work.

Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Developer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. We are looking for a highly skilled Software Developer to work as part of a team designing and developing software solutions for large-scale, open architecture, distributed and cloud-based data processing, analysis, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of engineers, sharing code, knowledge, and technical insights to drive innovation and mission success.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in software design, development, integration, testing, documentation, and maintenance. Must Have:
* 5 years JSON and XML data formats
* 5 years Application programming, database and system design
* 5 years Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
* 5 years

Languages:

Java, C++, or Java Script  
* 5 years Python
* 2 years

Experience with message bus architectures and inter-service communication
* 2 years Linux Troubleshooting (boot process, kickstart building, monitoring of system resources, etc)
* 2 years Experience developing and testing event-driven / event-based systems Nice to Have:
* Radar Data Processing
* Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
* Familiarity with small UAS and/or air defense concepts or related mission domains
* Networks
* Wireshark
* Software Tools
* Experience with Apache Kafka or similar distributed streaming platforms
* Experience with TAK integration, Cursor on Target (CoT), and/or Protobuf

Required Qualifications
* Proficiency in Python and at least one of Java, C++, or Java script
* Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman)
* Familiarity with data serialization formats (XML, Protobuf, JSON)
* Experience with networking fundamentals and Linux system configuration/troubleshooting
* Experience with message bus architectures and inter-service communication
* Experience developing and testing event-driven / event-based systems
* Solid understanding of database concepts (e.g., schema design, queries, data modeling)
* Demonstrated ability to apply technical skills to innovative or cutting-edge applications
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, small team environment: no silos, no egos, mutual support
* Ability to solve system problems collaboratively and anticipate/avoid future system problems in a dynamic mission space

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with Apache Kafka or similar distributed streaming platforms
* Experience using Wireshark or comparable network analysis tools
* Experience with TAK integration, Cursor on Target (CoT), and/or Protobuf
* Experience working with radar data and/or geospatial data systems
* Familiarity with small UAS and/or air defense concepts or related mission domains
* Active Secret security clearance Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include: PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,…