JAVA Software Engineer (5775) (Boulder, CO) (TS/SCI)

Space Programs; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Space Programs in Boulder, CO is seeking a JAVA Software Engineer (TS/SCI) to perform microservice software development using Java within an Agile framework. The role requires on-site work five days a week, with an emphasis on real-time data processing, cloud configurations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Mentorship of junior engineers and active participation in testing are expected. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $155,000 USD, along with benefits such as

Qualifications

• JAVA development experience in a microservice/Agile environment.
• Experience interfacing with full stack web applications and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform microservice software development using Java, C++, and/or Python in an Agile SW Development paradigm.
• Interface with and help build full stack web applications using Java, C++, Python, and cloud technologies.
• Lead / mentor technical teams and provide direction to junior engineers.
• Work with cross-functional teams and customers to maintain a productive work environment.
• Develop / maintain training materials and assist in test automation and CI/CD efforts.
• Participate in unit and integration testing across features.

Skills

JAVA

TS/SCI Clearance

Test Automation

Job description

JAVA Software Engineer (5775) (Boulder, CO) (TS/SCI)

Boulder, CO

The SMX Space and Intelligence (S&I) Business Unit (BU) is on the ground floor across the future remote sensing ecosystem for all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO). We build, integrate, and operationally support our customers’ emerging space-ground systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best-of-breed capabilities to address our customers’ most pressing needs.

SMX has an immediate opportunity for a JAVA Software Engineer Perform microservice software development using Java, C++, and/or Python in an Agile SW Development paradigm The successful candidate will interface with and help build full stack web applications using Java, C++, Python, and cloud technologies.

Position location is at customer’s location, on-site in Boulder, CO, 5 days per week.

• Work with the following software development lifecycle concepts: Agile, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD) making use of Gitlab, test automation, and other tools.
• Assist in the definition and implementation of commercial cloud-based development environment configurations
• Perform unit-level software testing for all assigned features and support integration testing as applicable to those features
• Provide leadership / mentorship of technical teams
• Work collaboratively in a cross-discipline environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Provide tasking and technical direction to junior engineers, and review work products at multiple levels Develop / maintain training materials

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance required: TS/SCI
• JAVA

Desired Skills & Experience

• Test Automation

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$110,000 - $155,000 USD

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The application deadline for this role is November 30, 2026