Java Software Engineer- Top Secret/ SCI Clearance required- Herndon, VA

Zachary Piper Solutions; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

PTO

Sick Leave as required by law

Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Java Software Engineer to support a Government Consulting company in Herndon, VA through 100% onsite work. The role involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing software in DevOps environments while providing Agile support for mission-critical systems. Candidates must have experience with Java development and possess an Active TS/SCI clearance. The compensation is competitive, reaching up to $200,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401K.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Poly.
• Experience with full-stack and web development is preferred.
• Experience designing/documenting microservice-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software systems, tools, and applications within a DevOps environment.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and implementation.
• Deliver Agile DevOps support for mission-critical and cloud-based systems.

Skills

Java software development

DevSecOps practices

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps)

Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Java Software Engineer to support a Government Consulting company located in Herndon VA through 100% onsite work. The Java Software Engineer will provide Agile DevOps support for mission‑critical systems while developing, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise software, cloud environments, and operational tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software systems, tools, and applications within a DevOps environment
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including scoping, design, coding, testing, and implementation
• Deliver Agile DevOps support for mission‑critical and cloud‑based systems
• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of customer solutions
• Oversee operations and maintenance activities for essential systems

Qualifications

• Experience with Java software development
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and methodologies
• Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps)
• Background working within Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Active TS/SCI clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Poly

Preferred

• Full‑stack and web development experience
• Experience designing/documenting microservice‑based architectures
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Background in distributed systems
• Skills in debugging or testing web applications and services
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Understanding of security best practices (vulnerability scanning, penetration testing)

Compensation

• Salary: Up to $200,000, (some flexibility depending on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
• Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work in the United States and maintain an Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Location: 100% onsite in Herndon, VA