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Entry to Mid-Level Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph Required)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jan 2026

💰 $175,000/yr($85,000/yr – $175,000/yr)

About the role

A day in the life:

As a Software Engineer on this team, you must be skilled and self-motivated to develop cutting-edge geospatial analysis, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), and visualization microservices to support mission-focused systems. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable and performant Java-based microservices that interact with both relational and NoSQL databases. Your work will contribute to enhancing the capabilities of our geospatial data processing and visualization tools, enabling better decision-making for mission-critical applications.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand requirements.
Design and develop Java microservices with a focus on geospatial data processing, visualization and analysis.
Implement and maintain scalable and high-performance solutions.
Work with external APIs and libraries to integrate geospatial functionality into services.

Key Technologies include: Java/Spring, Linux/Windows, ElasticSearch, MySQL/PostgreSQL, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker

What you bring to the table:

A Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Four (4) additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Experience working with Java
Understanding of microservices architecture and design principles
Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and their interactions.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
A TS/SCI with Polygraph level of clearance

Bonus Skills:

Experience with geospatial libraries and tools (ie GDAL, GeoTools)
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS
Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with version control systems (eg Git)

The total package:

Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs. Please visit our benefits tab for additional information. Salary Range:

Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself.
Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $85,000 - $175,000.

Some of our additional perks and benefits include:

Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
Stay at your best: 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. Let's not forge free access to