Software Developer- Top Secret Cleared

At Meta Phase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business.

Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Meta Phase is seeking a Software Developer with Java /Python experience to support a Federal Law Enforcement Program. This role will contribute to the modernization and maintenance of applications that support law enforcement operations. You will work with a collaborative Agile team to build secure, cloud‑aware software using Java and open-source tools, integrating with databases, APIs, and analytics platforms.

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

• Design, develop, and maintain Java and/or Python based applications in secure cloud and hybrid environments
• Support the implementation of microservices, RESTful APIs, and backend components using Spring Boot, Flask, FastAPI, and similar frameworks
• Collaborate with front‑end developers, cloud engineers, and cybersecurity specialists to deliver scalable solutions
• Conduct unit and integration testing, peer code reviews, and participate in Dev Sec Ops  pipelines
• Ensure software meets FBI security requirements, Section 508 standards, and zero‑trust design principles
• Troubleshoot bugs, optimize performance, and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments
• Contribute to sprint planning, user story grooming, retrospectives, and client demos

• Current active Top‑Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java and cloud‑native services
• Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, Flask, FastAPI or related frameworks
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and web service integration
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

• Prior experience supporting FBI, DOJ, or federal law enforcement systems
• Experience deploying applications in AWS Gov Cloud or other cloud environments
• Dev Sec Ops  principles and practices such as CI/CD, IaC, and automation
• Familiarity with containerized development using Docker or Kubernetes
• Hands‑on experience with Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, or Oracle
• Java certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional:
  Java SE
• Knowledge of 508 compliance, NIST 800‑53, and FedRAMP security controls

• Hybrid in Washington, DC
• Clearance:
  Position requires a current, active Top‑Secret clearance with the capability to obtain an SCI as requested by the government. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

• Occasional travel to Winchester, VA

• Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 130k-190k.

Meta Phase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team.

• Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

Meta Phase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.