Mid Software Engineer

Mid Software Engineer (Back-End Developer)Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Mid-Level | $80,000 – $98,000 | Newport News, VA | Secret Clearance RequiredDevelop the code behind mission-critical defense systems.Join Caribou Thunder as a Back-End Software Engineer supporting the Global Command and Control System – Joint (GCCS-J), the Department of Defense’s enterprise solution for joint and multinational command and control operations. You’ll build and modernize software that fuses battlespace intelligence, delivering real-time situational awareness to warfighters across the globe.A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do• Design, develop, and maintain back-end software components for the GCCS-J platform.• Write robust, scalable RESTful web services and integrate event-driven architectures.• Collaborate with multiple geographically distributed development teams in an Agile environment.• Conduct independent technical investigations and recommend optimal software solutions.• Architect, implement, and maintain databases (SQL, NoSQL, and Geospatial).• Support continuous integration and delivery through testing, deployment, and maintenance.• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and leadership to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline, or equivalent experience• Advanced proficiency in Java and Object-Oriented Design and Programming• Experience developing RESTful web services• Proficiency with event and messaging platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, GraphQL, NATS, SSEs)• Experience with multiple database types (SQL, NoSQL, GeoSpatial, Key/Object pair)• Strong understanding of back-end software architecture and design principles• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearancePreferred Qualifications• Experience with IDE tools such as VSCode, Eclipse, or NetBeans• Experience writing microservices using Spring Boot• Familiarity with build ecosystems (Maven, Gradle, Jenkins)• Experience with automated testing (JUnit, Jest, Robot, Selenium)• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows administration• Experience with Docker, Open Container Initiative (OCI), and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Helm• Familiarity with database design and performance debugging• Experience with Agile methodologies• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) Systems and DoD environments• Familiarity with Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)• Experience with static code analysis tools (SonarQube, Fortify) and secure coding standards• Knowledge of networking and troubleshooting• Proficiency in the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)• Ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts to algorithm development• Background in military intelligence, imagery, or strategic planning• Active Top Secret Security ClearanceIf this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and build something that matters.Who is Caribou Thunder?Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.35+ states and 20+ countries. We’ve delivered trusted solutions for over two decades — strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER — Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.Employee AdvocacyMission ProvenGlobal ReachSkilled TeamsModern ToolsEmpowering CultureOur engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier — delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence — disciplines powering the nation’s most complex technical missions.Employee Advocacy + BenefitsOur people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being — knowing their success drives ours. xhuatnn Benefits include:Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) with 6% Company MatchFlexible PTO & Work ScheduleEducation & Certification ReimbursementSupport for Military LeaveWork–Life Balance & Traditional Family ValuesYour future, your flexibility, your well-being — we invest in you. Apply and let’s connect.#IND1