Full Stack Java Developer SME

Caribou Thunder; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 118,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Caribou Thunder in Omaha, NE seeks a Senior Full Stack Java Developer – SME for DoD classified environments. This role involves architecting and delivering secure, scalable Java web apps and leading cross-functional teams in secure pipelines.

Active Interim TS clearance required; strong DevSecOps, WebLogic, Fortify and SonarQube experience essential; salary listed $118,000–$149,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field with 15 years of experience.
• Active Interim Top Secret clearance required.
• Expert in full stack Java development and secure architecture.
• Experience with DevSecOps in defense/classified environments.
• Proven leadership of Agile software teams through complex delivery.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and maintain full stack Java-based web applications for DoD environments.
• Lead integration of front-end frameworks with secure DoD infrastructure and backend systems.
• Oversee backend and database development with cybersecurity compliance.
• Implement secure coding practices using Fortify and SonarQube.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct advanced debugging and testing.
• Document architecture, workflows, and compliance checkpoints for audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and systems engineering teams to deliver mission-critical software.

Skills

Full stack Java development

Secure architecture

DevSecOps

Agile leadership

Java

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Selenium

GitLab CI/CD

GitLab Runners

Nexus Repository

WebLogic deployment

Fortify

SonarQube

Interim Top Secret clearance

Auditability & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

15 years of related experience in CS/Engineering

Tools

WebLogic

Job description

Full Stack Java Developer – Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Senior-Level | $118,000–$149,000 | Omaha, NE | Interim Top Secret Clearance Required

A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, and maintain full stack Java-based web applications supporting classified DoD environments
• Lead integration of front-end frameworks with secure DoD infrastructure and backend systems
• Oversee backend and database development, ensuring availability, integrity, and cybersecurity compliance
• Implement and enforce secure coding practices using Fortify, SonarQube, and DoD secure software development standards
• Conduct advanced debugging, testing (including Selenium), and performance tuning while mentoring junior developers
• Document software architecture, workflows, and compliance checkpoints to support audit readiness
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and program management teams to deliver mission-critical software solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 15 years Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Active Interim Top Secret clearance required
• Full stack Java development and secure architecture
• DevSecOps practices in defense or classified environments
• Leading Agile software teams through complex delivery cycles Proficient with:
• Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Selenium for automated testing
• CI/CD tools: GitLab CI/CD, GitLab Runners, Nexus Repository
• Application deployment on WebLogic
• Security tools: Fortify, SonarQube
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations, troubleshoot at all levels of the stack, and drive architecture decisions
• Strong written documentation and collaboration skills across secure, multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and Helm Chart configuration
• Proven leadership in CI/CD pipeline development and DevSecOps best practices
• Mastery in secure code analysis, remediation, and review processes
• Experience deploying and maintaining Java apps in WebLogic environments
• Background working in Agile/Scrum environments with mentorship responsibilities
• Familiarity with AI/ML-based architectures or integration into modern web applications
• TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred

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 Advocacy
• Mission Proven
• Global Reach
• Skilled Teams
• Modern Tools
• Empowering Culture

Our 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 + Benefits

Benefits include:

• Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Support for Military Leave
• Work–Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Your future, your flexibility, your well-being — we invest in you.