Agile Developer, Cyber & Data Resilience; Clearance Required

Position: Agile Developer, Cyber & Data Resilience (Clearance Required)

EmergeATS is seeking a senior Agile Developer (Microservices) to support a Lockheed Martin program modernizing a legacy operational system using a microservices-based architecture and cutting-edge technologies. This position requires a seasoned software developer with deep expertise in Java Spring Boot, Python, and AWS-native services, operating within an on-site SCIF environment at Fort Meade, MD. The developer will design, build, and deliver microservice applications through Agile methodologies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities on classified networks.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with FS Polygraph. This role requires 12+ years of professional software development experience, with demonstrated proficiency in microservices architecture, REST API development, and cloud-native AWS technologies. This position requires direct employment with EmergeATS (Kroll subsidiary). No sub-to-sub arrangements.

Key Responsibilities Microservices Development

• 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 supporting modernization of legacy operational systems
• Develop, test, and deploy scalable microservices following industry best practices for distributed systems

Cloud Platform Engineering (AWS)

• Utilize Python to optimize AWS services such as Lambdas, Step Functions, EC2, and S3
• Work with AWS tool suite including OSS, DynamoDB, Lambdas, and Cloud Watch
• Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS managed services for data persistence, event processing, and monitoring
• Develop serverless functions and orchestration workflows using AWS Lambda and Step Functions

CI/CD and Dev Ops Integration

• Implement CI/CD principles utilizing Maven, Git Lab, and Git Ops
• Manage build pipelines and automated deployment processes using containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Integrate configuration management tools such as Ansible into deployment workflows
• Maintain version control practices and branching strategies within Git Lab

Agile Software Delivery

• Participate in Agile development ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Deliver software increments on a regular cadence aligned with Agile sprint cycles
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to refine user stories and acceptance criteria
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team development practices and delivery velocity

Data Management and Search

• Implement and optimize Elastic Search and Open Search solutions for operational data retrieval
• Design No
  
  SQL database schemas and queries using MongoDB and DynamoDB
• Manage data persistence layers supporting microservice architectures
• Implement OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization patterns across microservice boundaries

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Cypress and Cucumber frameworks
• Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategies for microservice applications
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to team standards
• Establish and enforce testing automation practices to support continuous delivery

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members and stakeholders
• Participate in technical design discussions and architecture reviews
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced team members
• Document designs, APIs, and operational procedures for microservice components

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or 4+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree). Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Experience:

12+ years of professional software development experience, including microservices architecture and cloud-native development in DoD/IC classified environments. Per the Prime, 9+ years with a Bachelor's or 7+ years with a Master's degree.

Additional

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience working with the AWS tool suite such as OSS, DynamoDB, Lambdas, and Cloud Watch
• Proficiency in at least 3 of the following:
  Java/Spring Boot, Python, Elastic Search/Open Search, microservice architectures, CI/CD tools (AWS tools, Maven, Git Lab, Git Ops, Kubernetes,…