Software Engineer (Back End Developer)

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Software Engineer (Back End Developer) Supporting Next Gen Military Tech!!
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Back End Development with a comprehensive understanding of the software development life cycle.

The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, and enjoy the challenge of developing structured software solutions for complex environments.

The role requires effective prioritization of activities to deliver projects on time and within budget, interfacing with multiple geographically dispersed development teams, and communicating project statuses and barriers.

The candidate will also be expected to follow the Agile Development process through full life cycle development, lead independent technical investigations, provide technical advice, recommend solutions, and assist in integrating program functionality into new baselines.
Responsibilities

+ Exhibit a positive attitude and high level of initiative.

+ Prioritize activities to deliver projects on time and within budget.

+ Interface with geographically dispersed development teams.

+ Communicate project statuses and barriers effectively.

+ Follow Agile Development processes through full life cycle development.

+ Lead independent technical investigations.

+ Provide technical advice and recommend solutions.

+ Assist in integrating program functionality into new baselines.

Essential Skills

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

+ Advanced proficiency in Object-Oriented Design and Programming.

+ Proficiency in writing REST web services.

+ Experience with event and messaging streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.

+ Proficiency in a variety of database types (SQL, NoSQL, GeoSpatial, 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 Clearance or Ability to obtain a final 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, and Jenkins.

+ Experience with automated testing tools such as Junit and Selenium.

+ Rudimentary Linux and Windows System Administration skills.

+ Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

+ Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Command and Control (C2) Systems.

+ Understanding of networking and network troubleshooting.

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

+ Experience in military intelligence and imagery or strategic planning.

+ Ability to apply mathematical and statistical operations towards software algorithms.

+ Top Secret Security Clearance.

Work Environment
This position is on-site and involves collaboration with a leading defense contractor.

The work environment includes using various tools and technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and the Atlassian Suite.

The role requires adherence to agile methodologies and a focus on Command and Control (C2) systems, with no local client site involvement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, Virginia.
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 Nov 5, 2025.
About Actalent
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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.

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