Software Engineer

Summary

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking an intermediate-level Software Engineer to help design and deliver modern, server-based applications for high-impact initiatives. This role involves collaborating with a small engineering team and client stakeholders across the full software development lifecycle, focusing on modernization and growth into emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering team members and client stakeholders to gather and refine requirements
• Design and develop scalable, maintainable server-side applications using Java (17+) with an evolving Kotlin roadmap
• Contribute to architectural discussions, mockups, prototypes, and system enhancements
• Implement features and improvements using modern development practices
• Perform testing, debugging, and deployment to production environments
• Support client-facing demonstrations, presentations, and training sessions
• Participate in both office-based and on-site implementation efforts

Skills

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This position requires a current TOP SECRET clearance
• Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of professional experience with Java 17+ and strong object-oriented design skills
• Solid understanding of relational database concepts and proficiency in SQL
• Experience with Git, Maven, and a modern IDE (Eclipse, IntelliJ, or similar)
• Familiarity with Spring Boot 3.x for building enterprise applications
• Experience designing or consuming RESTful APIs
• Interest in Kotlin or modern JVM language evolution
• Exposure to front-end technologies such as React (or interest in expanding into front-end work)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This position requires a current TOP SECRET clearance
• Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of professional experience with Java 17+ and strong object-oriented design skills
• Solid understanding of relational database concepts and proficiency in SQL
• Experience with Git, Maven, and a modern IDE (Eclipse, IntelliJ, or similar)

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with Spring Boot 3.x for building enterprise applications
• Experience designing or consuming RESTful APIs
• Interest in Kotlin or modern JVM language evolution
• Exposure to front-end technologies such as React (or interest in expanding into front-end work)

Benefits

• Competitive Industry Pay
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Dental and Vision Coverage Options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discretionary Bonus Eligibility