Junior to Mid Software Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings

Weekly Direct Deposit

Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off

401(k) with match

Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long 

Term Disability, plus other voluntary

Northwest Federal Credit Union Member

BB&T @ Work Program

Job summary

ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Developer to design and build secure government mission systems. You will contribute to secure architectures, develop Java back-end services, and implement data discovery using Elasticsearch/Lucene.

You will participate in Agile/Scrum delivery, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cybersecurity and systems engineers. Expect Linux/Windows deployment and a strong emphasis on CI/CD and testing.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering production software in secure or regulated environments.
• Java enterprise applications, web services and APIs experience.
• Experience designing secure architectures (authn/authz, encryption, access controls).
• Linux administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure applications for 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 (Elasticsearch and Lucene-based approaches).
• Support ICAM / authorization solutions (OpenAM/ForgeRock-style ecosystems).
• Develop and integrate front-end components as needed (Angular and related frameworks).
• Implement and maintain automated testing and CI/CD-aligned workflows; conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and deploy systems in Linux and Windows environments; provide operational support.
• Produce clear technical documentation (design notes, runbooks, interface documentation).
• 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/hardware integration; develop testing tools; work with SPI/I2C in C/C++.

Skills

Java

Linux

C/C++

C#

Python

JavaScript

Databases

Agile

Education

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

Tools

Elasticsearch

Lucene

Spring

Tomcat

Kubernetes

Maven/Gradle

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