Senior Software Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full Time

Experienced

Senior Software Engineer, Data Dictionary Platform

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we build software that helps mission teams trust the data they use and the systems that depend on it. In this role, you will help design, build, and sustain a Data Dictionary capability that supports metadata specification, storage, and access services across a mission environment. You will work on a platform built around a Java and Spring backend, REST APIs, and a web-based user interface, helping ensure critical data is structured, accessible, and usable where it matters most.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This role gives you the chance to be more than a contributor on a backlog. You will independently implement features, influence system architecture, and help guide delivery across the full lifecycle in a collaborative Agile environment. The work blends backend engineering, API design, database architecture, and platform delivery, so your impact shows up in both the technical foundation and the day-to-day usability of the system.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your contributions matter. Because we support prime programs, our teams stay close to meaningful mission work with real momentum. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this becomes more than another Java role. It is a chance to help shape a platform other systems and teams depend on every day.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include

Design and implement backend services and APIs for a Data Dictionary capability
Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
Develop and maintain database schemas and supporting integrations
Participate in CI/CD and deployment processes across the platform lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable capabilities
Mentor junior engineers and help strengthen engineering quality across the team
Support full lifecycle delivery in a collaborative Agile environment

Minimum Qualifications

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
8 or more years of Software Engineering experience
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Engineering or in a field related to Computer Engineering or Computer Science disciplines
An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 12 years
3 years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains

Required Skills

3 or more years of Java experience, modern Java preferred
3 or more years of experience with Spring and Spring Boot
Experience developing RESTful APIs and JSON-based services
Strong SQL and database experience, PostgreSQL or equivalent
Linux development environment experience
Ability to independently implement features and contribute to architecture decisions
Experience collaborating in Agile delivery environments
Ability to mentor junior engineers

Desired Skills

Experience developing software and systems in Java, including J2EE, Java 17 preferred
Experience with metadata or schema-driven systems
Experience with Spring
Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL data design
Experience with user interface design and testing
Experience with web services using REST, XML, and JSON
Experience working in Linux environments
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with deployment pipelines
Experience with task tracking or ticketing systems such as JIRA, Redmine, or similar
Ability to clearly and professionally communicate ideas and status updates to peers and management

Compensation Range: $189,000.00 - $243,000.00
*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.

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. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

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