Senior Back-End Java Engineer + TS​/SCI-FS Poly Security Clearance

Position: Senior Back-End Java Engineer [$303k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance
Location: Annapolis Junction

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

Summary:

• Develop and maintain back-end software systems and microservices architectures.
• Implement data pipelines using Hadoop and big-data technologies.
• Containerize and deploy services with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Utilize strong Java development skills, experience with RESTful services, and data stores including Mongo

DB, Arango

DB, Redis, and Postgre

SQL.
• Deploy applications in cloud environments such as AWS.
• Work in agile environments, with familiarity in Machine Learning workflows and streaming data processing. Qualifications & Compensation:
• Degree:
Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Years of experience: 14+ years
• Total Compensation: $303k+ yearly (tentative)

Job Description:

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex back-end software systems based on documented requirements.
• Implement services and data pipelines using Hadoop and related big-data technologies.
• Build and evolve microservices-based architectures, including service boundaries, APIs, and inter-service communication patterns.
• Utilize sound software design and development methodologies to build, integrate, and execute simulations in development and test environments.
• Provide input to system and software design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse strategies, and effective use of COTS/GOTS components versus new development.
• Perform requirements analysis and synthesis from system level down to individual services and modules.
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs to integrate back-end services with other systems and client applications.
• Containerize services (e.g., Podman/Docker) and deploy them to orchestrated environments (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in distributed systems, including performance analysis, latency reduction, and scalability tuning.
• Apply strong analytical troubleshooting and performance evaluation techniques across the stack.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to refine requirements, estimate work, and deliver incremental value.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Work independently when needed, demonstrating ownership, follow-through, and clear communication. Desired

Skills:

• Hadoop
• Software Testing
• Requirements Analysis
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Java
• MongoDB
• ArangoDB
• Redis
• PostgreSQL
• AWS
• Software Development
• Software Architecture
• Cloud repository/Big Data
• Restful Web Services
• Continuous Integration
• Electrical Engineering
• Mathematics
• Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
• Streaming Analytics
• Agile/Scrum About SYSTOLIC: SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at  To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our Pay Transparency page at: