SME Software Engineer

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense seeks an experienced Software Developer to support enterprise classification tools across a diverse tech stack including Java, Spring Boot, C/C++, .NET, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, XML/SOAP, and Lotus Notes.

The role covers new development and maintenance of desktop, web, and service-oriented solutions, with emphasis on integrating legacy and modern environments and documenting technical details.

Qualifications

• BS degree required with 11–15 years of software development experience.
• Strong Java and/or Python development experience.
• Experience building Java applications with Spring Boot.
• Experience developing scripts and web services.
• Proficiency in JavaScript development, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience designing and maintaining enterprise software using XML/SOAP services.
• Ability to troubleshoot legacy and modern applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise software applications and classification tools.
• Develop backend applications and services using Java.
• Develop Java apps using Spring Boot framework.
• Build classification tools via scripts, APIs, and web services.
• Maintain Microsoft desktop/web apps using C, C++, Visual Basic, .NET.
• Develop web interfaces with JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Create Java-based web services with Apache CXF and deploy on Tomcat.
• Integrate XML/SOAP-based services into solutions.
• Support Lotus Notes environments and related tooling.
• Document software architectures and technical details.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

XML/ SOAP

Lotus Notes

C/C++

HTML/CSS

Education

BS degree

Tools

Spring Boot

Apache CXF

Tomcat

XML

SOAP

Lotus Notes

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise classification tools and applications.

The Software Developer will work across a diverse technology stack that includes Java, Spring Boot, C/C++, .NET, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, XML/SOAP, and Lotus Notes. The position involves both new software development and maintenance of existing legacy applications, including desktop, web-based, and service-oriented solutions.

What will you do?

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise software applications and classification tools.

• Develop backend applications and services using Java.

• Develop Java applications utilizing the Spring Boot framework.

• Develop classification tools using scripts, APIs, and web services.

• Develop and maintain Microsoft desktop and web applications using:

  • C

  • C++

  • Visual Basic

  • .NET

• Develop solutions supporting Microsoft Office and Microsoft Web Office environments.

• Develop Java-based web services and applications utilizing Apache CXF.

• Deploy, configure, and support Java applications within Apache Tomcat environments.

• Develop and integrate applications utilizing XML and SOAP-based services.

• Develop JavaScript-based services supporting classification applications.

• Design and maintain web-based user interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Maintain and enhance existing Lotus Notes applications.

• Develop classification-related functionality within Lotus Notes environments.

• Troubleshoot, debug, modify, and enhance existing software applications.

• Support both modern and legacy software environments.

• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation associated with application development and maintenance.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• BS degree and 11-15 years of relevant experience

• Professional software development experience with Java and/or Python.

• Experience developing applications using Java.

• Experience developing Java applications using Spring Boot.

• Experience developing scripts and web services.

• Experience with JavaScript development.

• Experience developing web-based applications and user interfaces.

• Experience with HTML and CSS.

• Understanding of XML data and SOAP-based web services.

• Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting enterprise software applications.

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain existing or legacy application code.