Test Engineer L0 - Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance

Emtakllc; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emtakllc seeks a Test Engineer L0 to support high‑assurance software solutions in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on building and validating microservices for geospatial analysis and data processing, with a strong emphasis on scalable, secure systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical designs and implement APIs and geospatial tooling within modern cloud architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; four years experience may substitute for degree.
• Strong knowledge of Java and microservices architecture.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and cloud platforms.
• Proficient in version control (Git) and distributed development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.
• Build high-performance Java microservices for geospatial analysis, visualization, and data processing.
• Develop resilient, scalable systems using modern design patterns and cloud architectures.
• Integrate APIs and geospatial libraries to build capabilities.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Git

Databases

Cloud

Problem solving

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Geospatial tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Test Engineer L0 - Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Software Engineer Level 0
Description

• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions
• Build high-performance java microservices for geospatial analysis, visualization, and data processing
• Develop resilient, scalable systems using modern design patterns and cloud architectures
• Integrate APIs and geospatial libraries to build capabilities

Software Engineer Level 0
Description

• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions
• Build high-performance java microservices for geospatial analysis, visualization, and data processing
• Develop resilient, scalable systems using modern design patterns and cloud architectures
• Integrate APIs and geospatial libraries to build capabilities

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Nodemonstratableexperiencerequired
• Bachelor\'s or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Understanding ofJava programming language.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding ofmicroservicesarchitecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and their interactions.
• Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learnnew technologiesquickly

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with geospatial tools and libraries (e.g., GDAL,GeoTools) or a strong interest in learning geospatial technologies
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and cloud-native development concepts
• Exposure to containerization and orchestrationtools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including participation in sprint ceremonies and team collaboration
• Basic understanding of task estimation (e.g., story pointing) and iterative development practices
• Ability to manage and deliver work within sprint timelines and adapt to evolving priorities