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:
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:
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 experience managing complex state and 3D rendering cycles in React/Vite applications.
Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in writing and maintaining K8s YAML, Helm charts, and GitLab CI configurations.
Domain Fluency: Strong understanding of satellite mission logic, coordinate systems (ECI/ECEF), and time-series data management.
Security Standards: Experience implementing OWASP Top 10 mitigations and government-specific security hardening (STIGs).
Must possess an active Secret security clearance
Willing to be submitted for and obtain a Top Secret security clearance
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$108,400 - 227,500 USDSimilar Jobs
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