Lead Software Engineer (Prime)

The Solutions Group Llc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 196,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ample PTO

Medical plans

401(k) with vesting

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Solutions Group Llc seeks a Technical Lead for Secure API Engineering to guide the design and delivery of a platform‑agnostic API that secures, stores, and retrieves data across databases. You will lead Java/Spring microservices, NiFi dataflows, and DevOps collaboration in a containerized environment.

In this role you will own technical solutions, drive performance and observability with Grafana/Prometheus, and mentor a team of engineers across software and DevOps in a mission‑focused

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph (active; no sponsorship)
• U.S. Citizenship; no visa sponsorship
• 20 years as Software Engineer in similar programs
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5 years cloud experience with distributed big data stores (HBase/CloudBase/Accumulo/BigTable) and MapReduce tools (Hadoop/Hive/Pig)

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software and DevOps engineers delivering secure, reliable, mission‑focused solutions.
• Design, build, and enhance Java and Spring‑based microservices in a modern containerized environment.
• Develop and maintain Apache NiFi workflows, including custom processors.
• Work with DevOps teams to scale processing clusters and improve throughput.
• Provide Tier 2/3 production support, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Use Linux command line to investigate issues and manage services.
• Improve platform observability with Grafana and Prometheus.
• Foster a culture of strong engineering, shared ownership, and reliable delivery.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph

US Citizenship

20 years SWE experience

Linux command line

Java & Spring

NiFi workflows

DevOps collaboration

Docker & containerd

Kubernetes

Grafana & Prometheus

Git

CI/CD with GitLab & ArgoCD

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

NiFi dataflow management

Amazon HCI platform

Debugging & documentation

Agile environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HDFS

MapReduce (Hadoop/Hive/Pig)

Job description

Technical Lead Secure API Engineering

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Join a team building a platform‑agnostic API that helps secure, store, and retrieve data across commercial database technologies. This mission‑critical capability wraps COTS software in a way that makes it secure, scalable, compliant, and easier to integrate across multiple systems. Built around SaaS principles, the platform is designed for reuse, growth, and real enterprise impact. This is a strong fit for someone who likes solving hard problems, leading technical work, and staying close to both the build and the mission.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This role gives you real visibility, real ownership, and real range. You will lead technical work across engineering delivery, production support, and platform improvement, with the chance to shape how the system performs day to day and over time. One day might center on microservices or NiFi dataflows. Another might focus on troubleshooting production issues, scaling throughput, or improving performance and observability. The work sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and mission support, which keeps it technical, varied, and closely tied to outcomes that matter.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and leadership stays close to the action. Because we support prime programs, our teams are connected to high‑priority mission work with real momentum. Because we are a small business, your voice carries, your contributions get noticed, and decisions move faster. Add in strong benefits, long‑term contract stability, a people‑first culture, and a fast interview process, and this becomes more than another opening. It is a real career move tied to meaningful outcomes.

Here’s What Your Day‑to‑Day Might Include

• Lead a team of software and DevOps engineers delivering secure, reliable, mission‑focused solutions.
• Design, build, and enhance Java and Spring‑based microservices in a modern containerized environment.
• Develop and maintain Apache NiFi workflows, including custom processors, to support data ingestion and processing at scale.
• Work with DevOps teams to improve throughput, expand cluster capacity, and keep pace with growing data volume and velocity.
• Support production systems through Tier 2 and Tier 3 troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Use Linux command line tools to investigate issues, manage services, and support daily engineering operations.
• Improve platform stability, observability, and performance using tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
• Help build a team culture centered on strong engineering, shared ownership, and reliable delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas.
• Experience: 20 years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four additional years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Additional Experience: 5 years of demonstrated cloud experience with distributed, scalable big data stores such as HBase, CloudBase or Accumulo, BigTable, or similar technologies. Experience with MapReduce tools such as Hadoop, Hive, or Pig. Experience with HDFS. Experience with serialization methods such as JSON or BSON

Required Skills

• Experience serving as a technical lead on a complex product or capability.
• Experience leading software engineers and DevOps engineers in delivering solutions to mission customers.
• Strong experience working in Linux command line environments.
• Experience developing microservices using Java and Spring.
• Experience developing and maintaining NiFi workflows, including custom processors.
• Experience partnering with DevOps teams to scale processing clusters in response to increased data demands.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience using monitoring and observability tools including Grafana and Prometheus.
• Experience using Git for version control.

Desired Skills

• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as GitLab CI and ArgoCD.
• Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for indexing and retrieval.
• Additional experience with NiFi for dataflow management and ingestion.
• Experience working with the Amazon HCI platform.
• Strong debugging, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment and across a multidisciplinary team.

Compensation Range: $196,000.00 - $252,000.00

This salary range reflects our current market estimate for the role. Final compensation will depend on your experience, technical background, overall qualifications, and alignment with the position. We evaluate each candidate thoughtfully, so offers are shaped around the value you bring to the team.

Why Intelliforce?

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission‑driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real‑world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Ready to grow with purpose?

At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together.

Equal Opportunity Matters Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail] with your specific request.