Software Engineer - Full Stack
CACI International IncAbout the role
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a key contributor, you will design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions that meet modern industry standards. You will be responsible for writing clean, scalable code, troubleshooting technical issues, and optimizing system performance. A strong understanding of cloud computing, APIs, and software architecture is highly desirable. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Feature Development: Build and maintain new Java microservices using Quarkus or Spring Boot. Focus on writing high-performance, asynchronous code that adheres to the program's architectural patterns.
Component-Based UI: Develop modular React components using Vite and the Astro UXDS design system. Ensure UI elements are reusable and integrated correctly with the backend.
BFF Integration: Implement and extend ExpressJS middleware to handle specific frontend-to-backend data transformations and API routing.
Local Containerization: Use Docker to build and test containerized services locally, ensuring parity with the development and test Kubernetes environments.
Automated Testing: Own the unit and integration testing lifecycle using JUnit and modern frontend testing frameworks. Ensure 100% traceability between tests and mission requirements.
Pipeline Contribution: Maintain and update GitLab CI/CD job definitions for specific services, including build scripts, linting, and automated vulnerability scanning.
Qualifications: T3
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
5+ years of experience in object-oriented (OO) languages
Core Java: Proficiency in Java 17+, including familiarity with dependency injection and RESTful service design.
React Ecosystem: Experience with React hooks, state management, and modern build tools like Vite.
Data Access: Ability to design and implement schemas for PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and write optimized queries for OpenSearch.
K8s Basics: Practical experience deploying and debugging applications within a Kubernetes cluster.
Must possess an active Secret security clearance
Willing to be submitted for and obtain a Top Secret security clearance
Responsibilities:
Module Design: Take ownership of specific functional modules, defining the internal architecture of services and how they interact with the broader Quarkus/Spring Boot ecosystem.
Geospatial Visualization Engine: Lead the integration of CesiumJS and STK into the React frontend. Optimize the rendering of 4D space-track data to ensure low latency and high frame rates.
Microservices Orchestration: Manage and optimize Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts. Leverage Rancher for service scaling and environment configuration management.
API Governance: Design and document stable API contracts for microservices. Ensure the ExpressJS gateway layer efficiently handles telemetry streams and user authentication.
DevSecOps Integration: Harden GitLab CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated security tools (SAST/DAST) and container image signing.
Data Strategy Execution: Implement high-availability data patterns, including index management in OpenSearch and data sharding strategies for large geospatial datasets.
Technical Review: Conduct peer code reviews focused on security, performance, and adherence to the Lead Engineer’s architectural vision.
Qualifications: T4
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
7+ years of experience in object-oriented (OO) languages
Advanced Java: Expert knowledge of multi-threading, reactive programming, and performance tuning for containerized JVMs.
Complex Frontend: Deep expe
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