Lead, Software Engineer - Backend /Integration - Top Secret Clearance

L3Harris Technologies; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a senior backend engineering leader to drive secure, scalable services and core application logic. You will guide software and infrastructure teams, manage deployments in AWS, and collaborate with customers to refine requirements.

The role requires a TS clearance and senior-level expertise in Java and containerization, with a track record of secure, scalable systems in DoD contexts.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, or a graduate degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years of experience without a degree.
• Proven expertise with Java, AWS, and containerization.
• DoD IAT Level II certification to be obtained within six months.
• Experience delivering secure, scalable backend services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of secure, scalable backend services and logic.
• Provide technical leadership across software and infra teams.
• Oversee deployments in AWS and engage with customers to refine requirements.

Skills

Java

AWS

CI/CD

Linux

Backend Development

Microservices

REST APIs

Python

PostgreSQL

AI/ML Development

Software Integration

Agile/Scrum

Security+ Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9 years of experience

Graduate degree + 7 years of experience

13 years of experience without a degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Lead the development of secure, scalable backend services and application logic to support mission-critical workflows. Provide technical leadership across software and infrastructure teams while managing deployments in AWS and engaging with customers to refine requirements.

Requirements: Requires an active TS clearance and a Bachelor's degree with at least 9 years of experience, or a Graduate degree with 7 years, or 13 years of experience without a degree. Candidates must possess expertise in Java, AWS, and containerization, and obtain a DoD IAT Level II certification within six months.

Key Skills: Java, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Linux, Backend Development, Microservices, REST APIs, Python, PostgreSQL, Terraform, AI/ML Development, Software Integration, Agile/Scrum, Security+ Certification