Mission Big Data Software Engineer - Fully Cleared

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Build software that powers real decisions. You will design, develop, test, deploy, and sustain an end to end big data platform. Your work will aggregate analytic results, feed downstream systems, and let users query, visualize, and analyze events across multiple data sources. You will solve hard problems at scale in secure, mission environments.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Might Include

• Analyze user needs and turn them into clear designs and performance targets

• Design, code, debug, and enhance services and analytics in Unix and Linux environments

• Develop Java applications with Spring and Spring Boot

• Build REST services and web integrations over HTTP

• Create data models and queries for relational and non relational stores

• Process large data sets and deliver reliable, low latency pipelines

• Develop event driven and data driven analytics with Kafka and queue systems

• Design and implement complex algorithms within timing and resource limits

• Write and run test procedures, track results, and verify fixes

• Integrate existing software into new or modified operating environments

• Use CI and CD, Jenkins and GitLab CI, for clean builds and releases

• Automate with Bash and Python, manage configs with Git

• Document designs, tests, and user guidance in Confluence and project wikis

• Lead software teams when needed, set priorities, delegate work, and ensure quality

• Review team code and artifacts for design adherence and standards

• Monitor installs and performance to meet operational specifications

• Recommend new tools and process improvements that reduce cycle time

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active, we do not have the ability to sponsor clearances

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen, we can not sponsor visa

• Experience and Education, SWE 3:

  • Master’s in Computer Science or related field with 5 years as a Software Engineer, or

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field with 7 years as a Software Engineer, or

  • 9 years as a Software Engineer on work of similar scope, type, and complexity

Required Skills

• Software engineering in Unix and Linux, strong CLI habits

• Shell scripting in Bash and scripting in Python

• Java development on Linux, J2EE experience and Eclipse IDE

• Spring and Spring Boot microservices

• REST and web services design and implementation

• Big data processing and pipeline design

• Data modeling for relational and non relational databases

• NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch and Accumulo

• Messaging and streaming with Kafka, understanding of queue systems

• Continuous integration and delivery with Jenkins and GitLab CI

• Source control with Git, disciplined configuration management

• Containerization with Docker

• Agile development practices and team collaboration

• Write and review technical documentation and test results

• Quality control on team products and clear defect resolution

Desired Qualifications

• Atlassian tool suite, Jira and Confluence

• Test driven development habits and tooling

• Cloud based solutions and services in secure environments

• Experience leading multiple software teams and aligning work to a chosen process

• Strong communication that makes design choices and tradeoffs clear to users and engineers

Ready to build the analytics backbone the mission depends on? Apply today.

Compensation Range: $179,000.00 - $237,000.00 *The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you: 

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because. 

• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees. 

• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now. 

• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition. 

• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work. 

Ready to grow with purpose? At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at careers@intelliforce-itsg.com or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

Equal Opportunity Matters Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at Recruiting@intelliforce-itsg.com with your specific request. 

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