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

Worky; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Worky in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Lead Software/Integration Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to guide backend development, AWS deployment, and mission-system integration at Patrick Space Force Base. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive secure backend services, and ensure reliable performance in secure environments.

The role emphasizes containerized deployments, AI-assisted development, and collaboration with Agile teams, with on-site work and a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree optional
• Lead software/integration engineering in DoD or mission systems
• Strong backend, AWS, Linux, and CI/CD experience

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, scalable backend services and logic for mission apps.
• Lead software/integration teams and drive development lifecycle best practices.
• Deploy and maintain apps in AWS with security and cost awareness.
• Engage with customers daily to refine requirements.
• Prepare technical designs, roadmaps, and docs.
• Produce documentation for design, architecture, deployment, and sustainment.
• Support Agile software teams and Scrum ceremonies.
• Build and deploy mission apps in high-security environments.
• Obtain/maintain Security+ or DoD IAT II certification within 6 months.

Skills

Java

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

Linux

Python

REST APIs

Microservices

AI/ML

Kubernetes

Security+

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering

Graduate Degree

In lieu of a degree, 13 years of related experience

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

Git

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Software Engineer (Backend/Integration)

Job Code: 44024

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (Patrick Space Force Base)

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a TS/SCI-cleared, highly skilled and motivated Lead Software/Integration Engineer with experience in modern backend development, Java, AWS, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development experience to support mission modernization, software integration, and mission-system reliability improvements. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership across software and infrastructure teams and work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base.

Essential Functions:

• Develop secure and scalable back-end services and application logic to support mission applications and workflows.
• Apply software engineering best practices across the full development lifecycle, including code reviews, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploy and maintain applications in AWS, ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
• Engage with customers daily to refine requirements and improve application functionality.
• Prepare and brief technical designs, implementation plans, roadmaps, and documentation.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for system design, application architecture, deployment procedures, and sustainment activities.
• Supporting Agile software development teams and participating in Scrum ceremonies.
• Building and deploying mission applications in classified or high-security environments.
• Security+ Certification or any DoD IAT Level II Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of accepting position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
• Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency with Java language
• Experience developing AI/ML-enabled mission applications, analytical tools, or decision-support capabilities involving advanced data processing, automation, visualization, and user interaction.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Kubernetes K-8.
• Experience developing and deploying applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD, Git, REST APIs, microservices, and secure software development.
• Experience with scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or other mission-relevant technical data is highly desired.
• Experience building back-end services and APIs using Python, Java, Node.js, .NET, or similar.
• Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, or other relational/non-relational data stores.
• Prior field assignment experience
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools
• Experience transitioning research or prototype capabilities into operational software tools, supporting classified DoD mission environments strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Familiarity with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments is highly desired.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

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