Software Engineer – Java (TS/SCI Cleared) at Latitude Inc – Herndon, Virginia

Software Engineer Java (TS/SCI Cleared)

We are seeking a Java Software Engineers to support a mission-critical enterprise program that advances geospatial intelligence systems for a federal customer. This long-term, high-visibility program is focused on modernizing and sustaining platforms that enable users to submit, search, retrieve, and manage geospatial and imagery data across multiple networks and providers.The program employs Agile and DevSecOps practices, with a strong focus on collaboration, automation, and operational stability. As a member of a scrum team, you will design, build, test, and support innovative software solutions that directly enable national security missions.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and coordinate Agile software development tasks.- Design, build, test, and debug Java-based software solutions for mission-critical systems.- Integrate COTS/FOSS solutions into enterprise environments.- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows).- Develop and maintain system documentation, test plans, and technical reports.- Identify and correct program errors while ensuring compliance with software standards.- Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes to accelerate secure deployments.- Collaborate with developers, testers, and mission stakeholders in daily Agile ceremonies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.- Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility required post-hire).- Proficiency in Java development with experience in design and troubleshooting.- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across Linux and Windows platforms.- Background integrating and supporting COTS/FOSS solutions.- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies in dynamic environments.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Experience with large-scale software development projects, including:- Java development and troubleshooting- COTS integration- Agile development (SAFe/Scaled Agile)- Front-end frameworks (Angular, DOJO)- Middleware (Oracle WebLogic, Tomcat)- Databases (Oracle, Postgres, SQL/PLSQL)- Web/automation technologies: HTML, Selenium, JavaScript, REST, XML, UML- CI/CD pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git/JIRA)- Experience with big data technologies such as Kafka, Elasticsearch, Hive, Spark, or Hadoop ecosystems.- Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Chef).- Strong experience with troubleshooting, documenting, and supporting enterprise-scale systems
$170,000 - $220,000 a year