Software Engineer Level 0 (Java - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required)

Summary

Red Alpha is seeking a motivated Software Engineer to support the design and development of geospatial applications and Java-based microservices. This role involves collaborating with teams to create software solutions and contribute to the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical geospatial applications and Java-based microservices
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into software solutions
• Develop Java microservices for geospatial analysis and data processing
• Integrate APIs and geospatial technologies to deliver new mission capabilities
• Support modern cloud-native architectures, containerized deployments, and continuous integration practices
• Contribute to the delivery of secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions within a DevSecOps environment

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
• No professional software development experience required
• Understanding of Java programming language and object-oriented software development principles
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
• Understanding of microservices architecture and modern software design principles
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and their interactions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a willingness to learn new technologies
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance
• Familiarity with geospatial tools and libraries such as GDAL, GeoTools, or similar technologies
• Exposure to geospatial analysis, visualization, or data processing concepts
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and cloud-native application development
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Familiarity with sprint planning, story estimation, and iterative software development practices
• Ability to manage priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver work within sprint timelines
• Experience supporting mission-critical, government, or defense-related software systems

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
• No professional software development experience required
• Understanding of Java programming language and object-oriented software development principles
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
• Understanding of microservices architecture and modern software design principles
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and their interactions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a willingness to learn new technologies
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with geospatial tools and libraries such as GDAL, GeoTools, or similar technologies
• Exposure to geospatial analysis, visualization, or data processing concepts
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and cloud-native application development
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Familiarity with sprint planning, story estimation, and iterative software development practices
• Ability to manage priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver work within sprint timelines
• Experience supporting mission-critical, government, or defense-related software systems

Benefits

• Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
• Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family.
• Free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
• $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships.
• Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
• Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!