Software Engineer

Actalent • Newport News, VA • 3d ago

Cleared Software Engineer Role Supported Next Gen Military Programs!!

Job Description

This position requires in-depth knowledge of the entire software development life cycle. The successful candidate will exhibit a positive attitude, a high level of initiative, and must enjoy the challenge of bringing structured notional software solutions to ill-defined environments. They must be able to prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget while interfacing with multiple, geographically dispersed development teams to effectively communicate project statuses and barriers. Following the Agile Development process and full life cycle development is essential, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. Additionally, the candidate will lead independent technical investigations, provide technical advice, recommend technical solutions, and assist in integrating program functionality into new baselines.

Responsibilities

Exhibit a positive attitude and high level of initiative.

Prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Interface with multiple, geographically dispersed development teams.

Effectively communicate project statuses and barriers.

Follow Agile Development processes and full life cycle development.

Lead independent technical investigations and provide technical advice.

Recommend technical solutions and assist in integrating program functionality into new baselines.

Exhibit attention to detail and quickly learn new procedures with minimal supervision.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM program or equivalent related work experience.

Advanced proficiency in Object-Oriented Design and Programming.

Proficient in writing REST web services.

Proficient in at least one event and messaging streaming platform (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, web sockets, GraphQL, Server-Sent Events).

Proficient in a variety of database @types (SQL, NoSQL, GeoSpatial, Key/Object pair, etc.).

Experience with architecture and design of back-end software applications.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to operate in a team environment.

Active Secret Clearance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with various IDEs such as VSCode and Netbeans.

Experience with JavaScript and Node.js.

Experience writing microservices using the Spring Boot framework.

Experience with build ecosystems such as Maven, Gradl, Jenkins.

Experience with automated testing tools such as JUnit, Jest, or Selenium.

Rudimentary Linux and Windows System Administration skills.

Experience with virtual machine environments and Docker container use.

Experience with Open Container Initiative (OCI) containerized application development.

Familiarity with container orchestration tools and techniques (e.g., Kubernetes, helm).

Familiarity with automated testing and test tools.

Familiarity with running performance tests and debugging techniques.

Familiarity with database design/structures.

Experience with Agile methodologies.

Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) Systems.

Familiarity with Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).

Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as SonarQube and Fortify.

Familiarity with secure coding standards.

Understanding of networking and network troubleshooting.

Knowledge of the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.).

Ability to apply mathematical and statistical operations towards software algorithms.

Experience in military intelligence and imagery, or strategic planning.

Bonus: Top Secret Security Clearance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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