Junior to Mid Software Developer

ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design and deliver secure government-facing software in a fully remote role. The position requires an active Secret clearance and CE/CV enrollment.

Responsibilities include building Java back-end systems, implementing secure data search, ICAM solutions, and contributing to Agile/Scrum delivery. You will mentor junior developers and collaborate with cybersecurity and systems teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering production software in secure or regulated environments.
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java (enterprise apps, web services, APIs).
• Experience designing secure architectures (authn/authz, encryption, access controls).
• Linux administration/deployment and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure applications and services for Government mission systems.
• Lead or contribute to full software lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, sustainment.
• Build Java-based back-end systems, APIs, and web services in secure environments.
• Develop secure data discovery/search capabilities (Elasticsearch/Lucene-based).
• Support ICAM/authorization solutions (OpenAM/ForgeRock or similar).
• Develop front-end components as needed (Angular).
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD workflows (JUnit/TestNG).
• Troubleshoot and deploy systems in Linux/Windows environments; provide operations support.
• Produce design notes, runbooks, interface docs and user/admin guides.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity/system engineers in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices.

Skills

Java

Security

Linux

C/C++

Python

JavaScript

Databases

ICAM

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Elasticsearch

Lucene

Spring

Tomcat

Kubernetes

Maven

Git

Job description

Location: Remote

Fully Adjudicated Secret Clearance required

DISS CE/CV Enrollment required

Senior Software Developer

Clearance Requirement

• Active Secret Clearance Required
• Ability to maintain clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure applications and services supporting Government mission systems
• Lead or contribute to full software lifecycle activities: requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, sustainment
• Build and enhance Java-based back-end systems, APIs, and web services in secure environments
• Develop secure data discovery/search capabilities (e.g., Elasticsearch and Lucene-based approaches)
• Support Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) / authorization solutions (e.g., OpenAM/ForgeRock-style ecosystems)
• Develop and integrate front-end components as needed (e.g., Angular and related web frameworks)
• Implement and maintain automated testing and quality practices (e.g., JUnit/TestNG ), code reviews, and CI/CD-aligned workflows
• Troubleshoot and deploy systems in Linux and Windows environments; provide operational support and root-cause analysis
• Produce clear technical documentation (design notes, runbooks, interface documentation, user/admin guides)
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, system engineers, and stakeholders in Agile/Scrum delivery teams
• Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices

Embedded / Hardware-Adjacent Support (as required by program)

• Support embedded software and hardware/software integration efforts for specialized platforms
• Develop tools for performance testing and validation on SOC/FPGA-adjacent environments
• Implement low-level interfaces/protocols such as SPI and I2C in C/C++ Work alongside hardware designers; interpret hardware description artifacts when needed (e.g., Verilog/VHDL exposure)

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering production software in secure or regulated environments
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java (enterprise applications, web services, APIs)
• Experience designing and implementing secure architectures (authentication/authorization, encryption, access controls, secure data handling)
• Working knowledge of Linux administration/deployment and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in at least one additional language (e.g., C/C++ , C# , Python , JavaScript )
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL ) and data persistence patterns
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Elasticsearch , Lucene , or secure enterprise search implementations
• Experience with Spring (MVC/Boot) , microservices architecture, RESTful API design
• Experience with application servers and middleware (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss )
• Familiarity with build and delivery tooling (e.g., Maven, Gradle, Git , CI pipelines)
• Experience with containerization/orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes )
• Prior work supporting ICAM / identity management ecosystems (OpenAM/ForgeRock or similar)
• Background supporting mobile/desktop secure data-sharing or encryption-enabled solutions

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Position Details:

• Pay Rate / Range:$51-56_

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
2. Weekly Direct Deposit
3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
4. 401(k) with match
5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
8. BB&T @ Work Program

This program requires US Citizenship.

ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans